sensation

noun

sen-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce sensation (audio)
Definition of sensationnext
1
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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2
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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3
as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising the first clone was considered a sensation

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Recent Examples of sensation The immersive musical transforms the theater into a swinging nightclub, where Jordan plays a version of himself telling the story of Darin’s meteoric rise from teen idol to global sensation. — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Cities The Dead Mall Society Lana Hall Standing in the wreckage of these spaces unlocks a sensation people often crave, but can’t name. — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026 Faith Salie reports on a very un-traditional TikTok sensation. — David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Vykat was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in March 2025 to curb the intense hunger sensation in children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, or PWS. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
  1. feeling
  2. craze
  3. miracle
  4. feel
  5. trend
  6. phenomenon
  7. sense
  8. latest
Noun
  • Stars have posted their feelings on social media with the hashtag #WorthTheCost.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The risk is overanalyzing what still needs rest or turning every feeling into homework.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of feeling
Noun
  • That’s why putting a lemon wedge in the glass became a craze.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Kardashian and her team started working on the brand before consumers’ protein craze really kicked off, and were ready to launch in spring 2025.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • When 70 chickens at a local farm lay 128 eggs in just one night after the arrival of a red helmet biker Emanuel, the event is described as a miracle and Emanuel hailed by the local priest as a prophet of divine powers.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The miracle behind Cruz’s discovery is that amphibians such as frogs, toads and salamanders rarely make it into the fossil records because of their fragile skeletons.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of miracle
Noun
  • Deep green walls, mustard accents, and natural wood create the feel of a high-end summer camp for grown-ups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That’s a period that hasn’t yet been depicted in the franchise, so Levy and his production team had to come up with new sets and designs that were still consistent with the overall feel of Star Wars.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • Yet research carried out by The Athletic shows the trend is rapidly intensifying.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The move reflects a broader strategy by Chinese automakers to manufacture closer to African consumers rather than rely solely on imports, though the trend is just getting started.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland's face has appeared on billboards, trading cards and television screens, becoming a social media phenomenon for scoring seven goals across four World Cup matches in July.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The phenomenon was named for English astronomer Francis Baily, who noted them during an annular eclipse on May 15, 1836.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of phenomenon
Noun
  • What’s crucially lacking here is a particularly compelling sense of Reagan and Gorbachev as human characters.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • People think of intimacy in a romantic sense, but the relationships artists have with the people in their corner in the industry is also really intimate.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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