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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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
David Ginty has spent his career cataloging the neurons beneath everyday sensations.
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Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
An hour after the rod penetrated his skull, the 18-year-old was still conscious with active pupils and no change to his motor function or his ability to feel sensations like touch, doctors said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
People who reported having moderate to severe hypersensitivity to cold in their feet had a 50 to 90 percent higher chance of having varicose veins, while those who had a sensation of heaviness in the legs were about 300 percent more likely to have varicose veins compared with those who did not.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Apr. 2025
You’re Exposed to Tear Gas Tear gas is a thick, powdery fog that sticks to moisture like saliva, sweat, tears, and mucous membranes and causes an intense burning sensation.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
An hour after the rod penetrated his skull, the 18-year-old was still conscious with active pupils and no change to his motor function or his ability to feel sensations like touch, doctors said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
People who reported having moderate to severe hypersensitivity to cold in their feet had a 50 to 90 percent higher chance of having varicose veins, while those who had a sensation of heaviness in the legs were about 300 percent more likely to have varicose veins compared with those who did not.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Apr. 2025
You’re Exposed to Tear Gas Tear gas is a thick, powdery fog that sticks to moisture like saliva, sweat, tears, and mucous membranes and causes an intense burning sensation.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
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Mummy Pig talks pregnancy, big feelings Kelce, also pregnant with her fourth daughter at the time, extended her congratulations and asked how Mummy Pig's other children, Peppa and George, were handling the news.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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This CeraVe balm in particular keeps it balanced, and there’s no tight feeling post-wash.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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For years, New York City, once one of the most dangerous cities in the country, performed something close to a miracle: crime fell dramatically.—
Stanley Richards,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis accepted some compromises with China, but the Vatican wants autonomy in spiritual matters, which may require a miracle to accomplish under China’s one-party dictatorship.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Plants a few miles away and has filled the apartment with enormous trees in ceramic pots, giving the rooms a bohemian feel.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Designed to give a modern feel to your entertainment setup, this TV stand is made from solid pine and comes in two different wood finishes.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Second, Upwork’s Freelance Forward report released in late 2023 which analyzed the microeconomic and industry trends surrounding freelancing, found that 64 million Americans (the equivalent to about 38% of the U.S. workforce) are already freelancers.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Social media platforms, especially TikTok, have been pivotal in this phenomenon.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Entanglement is a phenomenon where qubits become linked in such a way that the state of one qubit is dependent on the state of another, regardless of the distance between them.—
Lester Pereira,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In this sense, Biden’s brand of post-neoliberalism fed the body but not the soul.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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In a sense, this ichor functioned like a power source or electricity, circulating through the robot’s bronze limbs and fueling his movements and actions.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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