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as in juicy
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
sensational hallucinations
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this ice cream is sensational
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Recent Examples of sensational
Always rely on official IRS government websites and beware of fishy offers of help with high price tags or sensational promises.
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Loading your audio article TAMPA — Ben Rice, off to a sensational start this season, exited the Yankees’ game against the Rays on Saturday after taking an 88.2-mph Manuel Rodríguez slider to his left elbow in the fourth inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
He’s already turned the page from his sensational rookie campaign.
—Jack Vita, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Less sensational, but devastating on an individual level, is the prospect of AI replacing us in our jobs – a prospect leaving most people obsolete and with no future.
—Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Loading your audio article TAMPA — Ben Rice, off to a sensational start this season, exited the Yankees’ game against the Rays on Saturday after taking an 88.2-mph Manuel Rodríguez slider to his left elbow in the fourth inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
He’s already turned the page from his sensational rookie campaign.
—Jack Vita, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Less sensational, but devastating on an individual level, is the prospect of AI replacing us in our jobs – a prospect leaving most people obsolete and with no future.
—Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The recipes highlight the Arab culture of Jerusalem, filling pages with labneh cheesecake and juicy lamb while telling the stories of cooks in refugee camps and home kitchens in Gaza.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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This may include sensory friendly environments with lower noise, natural lighting, or accommodations for sensory needs like swings, foam cushions, fidgets, or headphones.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Experts recommend considering sensory needs, dietary restrictions, and interests when choosing a destination.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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That colorful language is shared by Chris Goulet, managing partner of Birdsong Brewing.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Scuderia Ferrari driver’s bold, colorful, and whimsical looks have garnered much attention in the style world and earned him the title of ‘champion of style’ as well.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The track stirred controversy at the time for its use of Catholic religious imagery in a sensual context.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Washington Capitals, won 4-1 against Montreal Last week: 7 Sean: 4 Dom: 9 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a fine first round, but zero goals and two assists were still a step down from his wonderful regular season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Big, wonderful, funny, horrible, strange, sad, great life.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
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This includes a Foam Bathing Suite, offering a sensorial sound and light experience for parties of four to six people.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plus, its delicately fruity scent makes this a sensorial experience from start to finish.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Catcher Landon Hodge is terrific defensively and first baseman Josh Stonehouse has supplied surprising power.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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