sensate

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Recent Examples of sensate His pictures of trees, shorelines, rocks and moons are startlingly sensate. Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 June 2023 The show seems to organize itself around at least two themes: the sensate body and the rigors of geometry. Exemplifying the former are three works by the venerable Barbara Hammer, a pioneer in representing lesbian sensuality, who died this year. Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensate
sensual
Adjective
  • While on The Tonight Show, Swift appeared shy when discussing the song’s lyrics, ducking her head down as the house band the Roots began playing a sensual tune.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Bieber’s iteration on the trend elevated the style to a cheeky, high-fashion moment with feminine touches and sensual edge.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Sensate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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