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 Fronting the beloved ice hockey romance are Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, two unfamiliar actors who became absolute sensations overnight. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The video was a viral sensation and is still reposted on social media. — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026 Bubbly Bar has Parmesan ice cream, a nod to an 18th-century sensation that combines the rich, nutty flavor of aged Parmesan with smooth, creamy ice cream. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 Microsoft substantially updated the haptics in its Surface Laptop touchpad for the latest version, developing APIs that software engineers can use to create haptic sensations in their apps. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 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
  • Clean Reserve’s Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum leans a little more literal, pairing crisp citrus and aldehydes with floral cotton notes and musk to capture that just-out-of-the-dryer feeling.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
  • And quietly, improbably, the film generates a feeling that its subject could have been anyone—or maybe no one.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Definition of feeling
Noun
  • The famous question Fermi asked many years ago in the wake of the UFO craze and the Roswell incident and all of these sightings of flying saucers.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook.
    — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • And an even greater miracle is that the film will be directed by the one and only Destin Daniel Cretton.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Worner said the notion of a miracle — independent of martyrdom— is twofold.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of miracle
Noun
  • In keeping, La Posta Vecchia’s intimate feel is that of a friend’s family castle, full of eccentric art pieces and quirky nooks and crannies in which to get lost.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Playa de San Antonio still has the feel of a traditional Spanish beach town - just with more space to spread out.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of feel
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  • Submissions will be evaluated on creativity, distinctive musical identity, and understanding of global trends, with AI use strictly prohibited.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • There are limits to this model, however Replicating this success at scale won’t be easy, said Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Count on the Emmys to cling to a pop-culture phenomenon long after everyone else has moved on.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • Literacy became a mass phenomenon relatively recently, after Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1440.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of phenomenon
Noun
  • Through Latin and early Christian usage, the word took on its modern sense of an evil supernatural spirit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The spiritual economy is not necessarily about outright faith, but rather ritual, emotion and a sense of agency.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 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
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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