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 That sensation becomes more acute with Na’s bold choice to stage the entire film in daylight. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 The league is highlighted by former Little League star Mo’nae Davis, Savannah Bananas social media sensation Ashton Linsdell and Japanese pitcher Ayami Sato. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 The author behind the runaway literary sensation revealed the first actor joining the cast of the upcoming live-action TV series coming to NBC’s Peacock streaming service. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 Gregory Maassen was nearly bedridden by a burning sensation that was later diagnosed as a rare form of neuropathy. — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

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Noun

So, start by talking about those feelings, using your new co-working setup as a jumping off point.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Naturally, Rhode Islanders have had a wide range of feelings about the show coming to their area.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

Gulf consumers have long embraced the global protein craze, but the Iran conflict is squeezing the margins of food companies seeking to profit from the trend.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
But the current gym craze is an outgrowth of her and her parents’ generations.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

Originally designed by Jon Bannenberg, Sheergold’s interiors feature polished pear wood, Chesterfield sofas and brass detailing—creating the feel of a private country house at sea.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The upcoming 2026-27 campaign has a similar feel to the start of the 2019-20 campaign.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

Before that, in a trend which lasts to this day, the very best players were always tempted away, to Italy or Spain, towards salaries that German football could never provide.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
His team spent about a month overlaying influenza trends on card spending, hunting for spikes at drugstores, and found a relationship that was never clean enough to use.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of sense

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sensate

sensation

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