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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
Boyle took Montverde to the top of the high school basketball world with eight national titles in 12 seasons and an NBA pipeline that included rookie sensation Cooper Flagg and Cade Cunningham.
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The three were all shivering and Beau had lost sensation in his legs because of the cold by the time they were rescued, the mom said.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self figures to forever remember the night freshman sensation Darryn Peterson sank back-to-back 3-pointers in a span of 36 seconds to beat a talented Texas Tech team on the road.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can also affect vaginal health, causing dryness, which leads to painful intimacy or lack of sensation with intimacy.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The three were all shivering and Beau had lost sensation in his legs because of the cold by the time they were rescued, the mom said.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self figures to forever remember the night freshman sensation Darryn Peterson sank back-to-back 3-pointers in a span of 36 seconds to beat a talented Texas Tech team on the road.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can also affect vaginal health, causing dryness, which leads to painful intimacy or lack of sensation with intimacy.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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The dispatchers considered Willingham a friend, but those feelings are complicated now.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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How to stop limerence Of course, recognizing that an obsessive attachment is unhealthy usually isn’t enough to make strong feelings disappear.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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The current craze, Stephenson says, may be a side-effect of sardines becoming very popular with biohackers, who aim to optimize their body for better health, performance, and boosted longevity.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fitness brands have cashed in on the generation’s fitness craze, with sneaker brand On partnering with 29-year-old actor Zendaya in April 2025.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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This current restoration feels like a miracle.—
Coley Gallagher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The song is widely seen as a protest against the displacement of communities and the privatization of natural resources – issues that younger generations on the island feel are also happening in Puerto Rico.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The subtropical feel allows for plenty of golf, walks on the beach, fishing, gardening, boating, and hiking, all of which are hobbies beloved by many retirees.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Being Different means standing apart - leading on innovation and setting trends.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pope said the same trend will be in place Saturday.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The culprit is actually a weather phenomenon caused by our recent deep freeze.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Frey and You also suggested Texas’ recent domestic migration boom may have been mainly a pandemic phenomenon.—
William Tong,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This piece leans into the jewelry aspect of watch-making, exuding a sense of opulence perfect for a night out.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although many modern artists have used collage to navigate and interpret the impersonal detritus of mass culture, Canty’s work, with its understated sense of place, is quite different.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 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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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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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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