SENSATION Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

sensation

noun

sen-ˈsā-shən

Definition of sensation

as in feeling

an indefinite physical response to a stimulus we felt just the smallest sensation of warmth when we leaned against the radiator

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as in craze

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time the satirical video was a short-lived online sensation

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as in miracle

something extraordinary or surprising the first clone was considered a sensation

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Recent Examples of sensation Fronting the beloved ice hockey romance are Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, two unfamiliar actors who became absolute sensations overnight. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The video was a viral sensation and is still reposted on social media. — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026 Bubbly Bar has Parmesan ice cream, a nod to an 18th-century sensation that combines the rich, nutty flavor of aged Parmesan with smooth, creamy ice cream. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 Microsoft substantially updated the haptics in its Surface Laptop touchpad for the latest version, developing APIs that software engineers can use to create haptic sensations in their apps. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

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Noun

Clean Reserve’s Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum leans a little more literal, pairing crisp citrus and aldehydes with floral cotton notes and musk to capture that just-out-of-the-dryer feeling.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
And quietly, improbably, the film generates a feeling that its subject could have been anyone—or maybe no one.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

The famous question Fermi asked many years ago in the wake of the UFO craze and the Roswell incident and all of these sightings of flying saucers.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

In keeping, La Posta Vecchia’s intimate feel is that of a friend’s family castle, full of eccentric art pieces and quirky nooks and crannies in which to get lost.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Playa de San Antonio still has the feel of a traditional Spanish beach town - just with more space to spread out.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

With so many faces coming and going, the hope is the swirl doesn't upset relationships and positive trend lines that have taken years to construct.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The overall trend, however, remains one of long-term forest loss, particularly in tropical regions where biodiversity is highest.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

That indicates the strength is not a one-quarter phenomenon, and that management expects the momentum to continue in future quarters.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Long before tunnel fits became a social media phenomenon, Dennis Rodman used his arrivals as an extension of his personality, while Iverson helped reshape NBA fashion through throwback jerseys, jewelry and hip-hop style.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of phenomenon

Noun

Nothing will shake you and wake you like having your senses, your assumptions, your very identity overrun by hour upon hour of First Nations music, dancing, ceremony, and vitality on this patch of Apsáalooke (Crow) land.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Definition of sense

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