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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
Rising to fame in the 1940s as a crooner with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras, Sinatra quickly became a solo sensation, his smooth baritone and intimate phrasing redefining popular music for a generation of listeners.
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Spring sensation Carlos Lagrange is set to start the first game, while Gerrit Cole, working his way back from Tommy John surgery, will start the second game.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Expect to see wineries of great pedigree from all over the world, with tables from Oregon, Portugal, France, Sicily and the Santa Cruz Mountains and food by 40 top chefs, including local and international sensations.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Brendon had previously disclosed a diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome, a condition described by the Cleveland Clinic as the compression of nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord, which can affect movement and sensation in the lower body.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Spring sensation Carlos Lagrange is set to start the first game, while Gerrit Cole, working his way back from Tommy John surgery, will start the second game.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Expect to see wineries of great pedigree from all over the world, with tables from Oregon, Portugal, France, Sicily and the Santa Cruz Mountains and food by 40 top chefs, including local and international sensations.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Brendon had previously disclosed a diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome, a condition described by the Cleveland Clinic as the compression of nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord, which can affect movement and sensation in the lower body.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
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Aledo made sure not to have that feeling again on Thursday night against Denton.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The formula layers moisture magnets like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while botanical extracts—including rosehip, rosemary, thyme, and lemon balm—help keep skin feeling balanced and refreshed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Carvel is marking a milestone in ice cream history as its signature Flying Saucer sandwich — inspired by America's 1950s-era UFO craze — turns 75 this week.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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As last year’s Chinese zodiac, the Snake, sparked a craze among collectors, now Cheng has been busy sourcing pieces featuring the Fire Horse, this year’s Chinese zodiac sign.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson, shooting for a miracle, missed a 3-pointer that would’ve pulled Miami to within three points with 49 seconds left.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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When Joosua, the black sheep of the family, suddenly returns and appears to perform a miracle, his brother Elias is consumed by jealousy.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The guys in the desert have installed the Bulldogs as a touchdown favorite but this has the feel of a nail biter.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The yards are landscaped, but giant mossy oaks lend a woodsy feel.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That trend continued on Monday, with the Spurs outscoring the Heat by four points in the 12 minutes that Herro and Powell played together.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to Housebots, the development also reflects a broader trend of collaboration between academic institutions and commercial enterprises in advancing robotics innovation in China.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Irish coming-of-ager, created by Lisa McGee, became a cultural phenomenon that transcended time and place.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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What the data show—and what everyone has seen with our own eyes—is what we social scientists call a psychogenic epidemic, a phenomenon that causes tremendous suffering but has no organic cause, meaning the onset is social or psychological, not biological.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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That sense of being caught in the middle is echoed by Jewish Americans themselves.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The sense of shame never really goes away.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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