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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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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
The play was a sensation in Europe, and then a year later, in America, though something was lost in translation.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Apr. 2026
Damien Hirst’s first major show in New York, at Gagosian gallery on Wooster Street, was a sensation.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2016, a common New Zealand octopus named Inky became an unlikely global sensation — not for a trick or a viral video, but for breaking out of his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand and making a run (well, a crawl) for the ocean.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Since then, Hansard has become a worldwide sensation as the frontman for the Frames, his solo work, and one-half of the folk duo the Swell Season with Czech singer and pianist Markéta Irglová.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Apr. 2026
Damien Hirst’s first major show in New York, at Gagosian gallery on Wooster Street, was a sensation.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2016, a common New Zealand octopus named Inky became an unlikely global sensation — not for a trick or a viral video, but for breaking out of his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand and making a run (well, a crawl) for the ocean.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Since then, Hansard has become a worldwide sensation as the frontman for the Frames, his solo work, and one-half of the folk duo the Swell Season with Czech singer and pianist Markéta Irglová.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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With their scrimmage coming up the following day, the practice had a walkthrough type of feeling to it.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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There is a feeling that City have a higher attacking ceiling than Arsenal’s more functional forward line, but defensive strength is equally important in the goal-difference stakes, and Arsenal’s imposing back four has been comfortably stronger all season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just when the world seems to have caught on to the duanju craze, Chinese companies are midway through another seismic change.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The duo had jump-started the AI-for-Erdős craze late last year by prompting a free version of ChatGPT with open problems chosen at random from the Erdős problems website.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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To encompass the story, about a miracle from 847, when Pope Leo IV stopped a fire with a blessing, Raphael brings you into the fresco through the unshod feet of a woman in agony and leaves you near the very back, with a tiny and serene Leo IV.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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And yet, even in the depths of loss, Kim came to see the voyage itself as a miracle – proof that survival could lead to something more.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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This one-of-a-kind Feather Brooch, for example, is built on titanium in varying hues for a gossamer feel.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Speaking on a recent analyst call, Dimon also pointed to some easing in underwriting standards across the market, noting that the trend extends beyond private credit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer was an inescapable phenomenon, a Russian-doll-like unfurling of narrative and character that captured how trauma trails us through all phases of our lives.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Two years later, the midnight-movie adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show transformed it into a cultural phenomenon, fueled by raucous responses, scant costumes and a sense of communal anarchy.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The story is something of a palimpsest, with Romvari’s own perspective intertwining with the character’s and conveying a sense of being both inside and outside the action.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s left is a false sense of urgency that will lead to a budget finalized mostly in the dark, with too many decisions made by staffers and lobbyists.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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