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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 Compression boots use inflatable air chambers that rhythmically squeeze and release the legs in sections, delivering a massage-like sensation typically used for dedicated recovery sessions. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Every interaction becomes a hurdle for Arash, if only because the imperfections of life in modern Iran reinforce the sensation of being truly alive, in all its rankling complexity. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Many people don't like the sensation of foam or silicone eartips jammed into their ear canal. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 Cannes sensation Club Kid and Jesse Eisenberg‘s upcoming musical follow-up to A Real Pain, The Debut, both of which will receive their New York premieres. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 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
  • Give the feeling room to exist without forcing it into a permanent category.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But the lingering resentments are probably rooted in your feelings about his grandfather – your brother – and the boy’s parents.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of feeling
Noun
  • And yet scores of companies selling this and other unapproved drugs have blown through regulatory safeguards to offer access to customers online — part of a national craze that is changing the way consumers buy drugs.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The hair metal craze was off to a very jumpy and problematic start.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • A number of cases of possible miracles are under review at the Vatican.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On Sunday, the plan appeared no more complex than hoping that Bruno Fernandes or Kobbie Mainoo could produce a miracle pass or, in the first half, that Marcus Rashford could generate momentum by skipping past defenders.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of miracle
Noun
  • The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • There is nothing quite like Oxford, Mississippi, from its Southern charm to the small-town feel that defines it.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • The approach also fits with a wider industry trend toward combining sensors, processors and AI capabilities closer to where data is generated.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • This phenomenon is fairly common, with over two-thirds of people sleeptalking at one time or another.
    — Michael R. Nadorff, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
  • An already-strong El Niño just turned super as the phenomenon crosses into unprecedented territory.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of phenomenon
Noun
  • Dolce’s cool, reductive architectural sense, with its airy vistas and great open spaces inside and out (perfect for their energetic Labradors, Lola and her son, Dali), is cluttered with the eclectic bounty that Gabbana has assembled over the years.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In an opinion essay Sunday, a trio of 1st Amendment and antitrust experts dismissed Paramount’s threat to leave Los Angeles as a ploy that doesn’t make business sense.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 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
Definition of latest

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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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