SENSATION Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

sensation

noun

sen-ˈsā-shən

Definition of sensation

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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Relevance

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 immersive musical transforms the theater into a swinging nightclub, where Jordan plays a version of himself telling the story of Darin’s meteoric rise from teen idol to global sensation. — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Cities The Dead Mall Society Lana Hall Standing in the wreckage of these spaces unlocks a sensation people often crave, but can’t name. — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026 Faith Salie reports on a very un-traditional TikTok sensation. — David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Vykat was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in March 2025 to curb the intense hunger sensation in children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, or PWS. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

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Noun

Stars have posted their feelings on social media with the hashtag #WorthTheCost.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The risk is overanalyzing what still needs rest or turning every feeling into homework.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

When 70 chickens at a local farm lay 128 eggs in just one night after the arrival of a red helmet biker Emanuel, the event is described as a miracle and Emanuel hailed by the local priest as a prophet of divine powers.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
The miracle behind Cruz’s discovery is that amphibians such as frogs, toads and salamanders rarely make it into the fossil records because of their fragile skeletons.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

Deep green walls, mustard accents, and natural wood create the feel of a high-end summer camp for grown-ups.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
That’s a period that hasn’t yet been depicted in the franchise, so Levy and his production team had to come up with new sets and designs that were still consistent with the overall feel of Star Wars.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

Unlike circuits that store classical bits, qubits can exhibit strange phenomena like superposition and entanglement that give them extra computational power.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Spot-motion puppetry show De Fabeltjeskrant, created by Leen Valkenier, first broadcast in 1968 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon in the Netherlands and Belgium.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of phenomenon

Noun

The Voyager starts to make more sense when the bike also needs to handle groceries, school gear, or part of the morning drop-off routine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
For communities facing population loss, an aging workforce, or struggling to retain young professionals and skilled workers, attracting new residents can make economic sense.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sense

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sensation

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