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
Years later, Ray was featured on Divorce Court with Judge Lynn Toler, and the episode quickly became a viral sensation.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
That original vision led a worldwide sensation that's explored in detail in a new Fox Nation special.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s nothing to sneeze at, but some incremental cash was not Netflix’s primary goal when releasing the sudden streaming sensation into theaters.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Like low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt with probiotics may soothe that burning sensation.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
That original vision led a worldwide sensation that's explored in detail in a new Fox Nation special.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s nothing to sneeze at, but some incremental cash was not Netflix’s primary goal when releasing the sudden streaming sensation into theaters.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Like low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt with probiotics may soothe that burning sensation.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
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While Schneider was expressing his feelings about the unknown state of Judge’s normally rocket arm, the Yankees seemed weary about answering these kind of inquiries.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The opening craze has calmed down.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Opendoor , recently at the center of a meme stock craze, was also one of retail investors' favorites heading into September.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The next $25,000 or $50,000 feels less like a miracle and more like a plan in motion.—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This multi-tasking innovation, which is boosted with five skincare ingredients, won over testers with its lightweight and luxurious feel.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The company plans to hire local operators to run the space, which will hopefully give the brewery more of a neighborhood feel.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Price Tracker also sheds light on national trends.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Believe in your authentic value, in your own development—don't let trends unsettle you.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The phenomena tend to form on the Great Lakes from August to October, the National Weather Service said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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UAPx, a Florida nonprofit, has developed a suite of sensors specifically for analyzing odd aerial phenomena.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bryce Young has to be better After building up an immense sense of goodwill, locally and nationally, with his second-half performance from last year, Young essentially melted away in the Jacksonville heat.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Giving people a greater sense of agency.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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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 11 Sep. 2025.
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