sensation

1 an indefinite physical response to a stimulus we felt just the smallest sensation of warmth when we leaned against the radiator Synonyms feel, feeling, sense Related Words impression, perception; hint, suggestion, touch

2 a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time the satirical video was a short-lived online sensation Synonyms buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, fad, style, ton, trend, vogueRelated Words nine days' wonder (also nine day wonder); new wave; crush, infatuation; fervor, passion; furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar; bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement; novelty, wrinkle; caprice, fancy, whimNear Antonyms classic, standard

3 something extraordinary or surprising the first clone was considered a sensation Synonyms caution, flash, marvel, miracle, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, wonder, splendorRelated Words curiosity, sight, spectacle; beauty, corker, crackerjack (also crackajack), dandy, jim-dandy, knockout; apparition, appearance