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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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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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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
These citrus dessert recipes take the bright flavors of orange, lemon, and lime and turn them into citrus sensations.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Stanford freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie was named Monday to the All-ACC first team, where he was joined by Duke’s Cameron Boozer, who was named ACC player of the year.
—Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The menu will feature heavy hitters that turned their pop-up into a cult sensation, including their signature butter wings and the beloved chicken sandwich.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Baywatch was a true global sensation, running for more than 200 episodes.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Stanford freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie was named Monday to the All-ACC first team, where he was joined by Duke’s Cameron Boozer, who was named ACC player of the year.
—Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The menu will feature heavy hitters that turned their pop-up into a cult sensation, including their signature butter wings and the beloved chicken sandwich.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Baywatch was a true global sensation, running for more than 200 episodes.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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The ability of a single image to evoke feelings of hope and acceptance in some viewers while unsettling others is a fascinating reality of our culture and one Opie is unbothered by.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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That’s how James Dutton, a 24-year-old social media account manager in Cincinnati, described the feeling of waking up to a flurry of bank notifications in a video posted to YouTube last month.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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As with the cold plunging craze, saunas increasingly serve as a kind of social lubricant, a place where people can find connection and a brief reprieve from their phones.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the first part of the two-episode finale, audiences are introduced to Bella (Emma Halleen), a perfectly normal high school student who watches as The Beauty craze sweeps through her world.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cleaning professional Claudia Meneses says that using white vinegar with a bit of water works real miracles on most shiny surfaces, including windows, chrome fixtures, and mirrors.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Conger finds that what’s regarded as totally transformative technology is often getting trotted out as a ruse for cuts to bloated workforces that had to happen anyway, or as a wager on the miracles to come.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Made from 99 percent cotton, these soft jeans are designed to have a live-in feel.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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And so espadrilles with a traditional feel are most in style now.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Wait n’ Rest concept is part of a larger trend among travelers who are looking for their own space.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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What begins as a breakdown becomes a broadcast phenomenon.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the lab setting, various atmospheric variables can be precisely manipulated to closely understand the phenomenon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The small, walkable village of Tubac is the ideal destination for a day trip or weekend getaway, one with dozens of unique galleries that embrace a sense of place in the Sonoran Desert.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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But there was something profound about the sense of connection and engagement that all kinds of writing gave him.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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