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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Relevance

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 As season 2 begins, Chad has become a sensation on the field. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Alexandra Eala, the 21-year-old sensation from the Philippines, ranked 18th in the world, awaited a second serve from Mary Stoiana, a 23-year-old American underdog. — Albert Samaha, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026 Since the student arrived, Fastabend has been working on incorporating percussive hand movements that replicate the tap sensation to some degree. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Wicker, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Olivia Colman, has become a viral sensation — and it hasn’t even been released yet. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

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Noun

Director Margaret Shigeko Starbuck leans into makeshift theatricality — flashlights, pool noodles, pocket umbrellas — while a nimble ensemble balances meta-theatrical humor with genuine feeling for Pericles and his beleaguered family.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Their failure to receive one may be attributed to their having vague symptoms, such as a general feeling of malaise, weakness, or fluctuating muscle pain.

— Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

The birth-order advantage (Tim Ireland / Associated Press) To researchers, Serena’s rise is not an isolated miracle of genetics, but a classic expression of family dynamics.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Hundreds of puppets had to be created, and fitting characters like the Smiling Friends that were clearly designed for 2D animation into 3D spaces required some fabrication miracles.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

After phasing it out in 2022, the brand brought back the original formula last year in response to fans who missed its weightless feel and natural-looking medium coverage.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
From its thick, comfortable cushioning to its lightweight, stable feel, the Stealth/Tech Bondi 8 is built with many of the same features as the original Bondi 8.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little became the face of the trend last year, making a 70-yarder in preseason and then a regular-season record 68-yarder.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
In the 2002 midterms, Republicans again bucked the historical trend, gaining seats in both chambers following the post-9/11 political climate.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 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

Definition of phenomenon

Noun

Bieber and Gausman are the two names on this list that make the most sense to bring back.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sense

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