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 The films were in-person midnight-screening sensations too, though there’s a distinction between watching material that’s taped rather than performed live. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Interestingly, the burning sensation caused by chili peppers comes from capsaicin, which works differently from the isothiocyanates in radishes. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 Young Filipina sensation Alex Eala also lost in the first round. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Economists have been warning about how generative AI could disrupt the workforce since the moment that ChatGPT became a global sensation. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

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Noun

But such is the strength of feeling, former Love managing director Letty Kavanagh has launched twin lawsuits against Sky for wrongful dismissal and unpaid severance, as revealed by Deadline this month.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
And Imax aims to up the ante on that feeling with a fully immersive viewing experience supported by the largest screens along with the company's proprietary projection system and film cameras, Gelfond says.

— Kamaron McNair Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

Apart from being a lipstick indicator, the bedazzling craze is one more example of the younger generation’s obsession with the analog economy and consumer culture from over 20 years ago before technology owned their attention.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
There’s such a great interest now in what life was like before the craze of social media and now AI.

— Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

But even if miracle funding were to arrive to help homeowners like Pyne with the essential work, there is a deep sense of grief for the work itself.

— Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
No one is expecting miracles this season, even with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of new players in the team.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

Namely, a forgiving elastic waistband, a breezy, lightweight feel, and pockets that are actually deep enough to hold your essentials.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Iconic yachting brand Riva was the inspiration behind the redesign, according to Christie, seen in the use of dark wood, pale leather and marble that gives the lounge a distinctly Italian feel.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

Here are a few more tips from our experts on raising a self-sufficient child in the face of the snowplow parenting trend.

— Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Also in Shanghai, and increasingly elsewhere, brands continue to favor the slow pop-up model over a long-term real estate commitment due to not only the uncertain outlook, but the incredibly fast churn of market trends.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

The weather phenomenon has been known to intensify the yearly Harmattan winds, which dry out topsoil and cause pods to fall.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The 10-sided phenomenon appears to have formed over the planet’s south pole recently, but no one is quite sure why.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

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