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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
Two or three hours here can produce the increasingly rare sensation of temporarily forgetting about the internet.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Except that this year may be exceptional in that for the first time since becoming a publishing sensation, DC’s Absolute superheroes are getting the Funko treatment…as SDCC exclusives.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
For Collett, this was the fourth or fifth time seeing his own death scene, but the sensation doesn’t get old.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Except that this year may be exceptional in that for the first time since becoming a publishing sensation, DC’s Absolute superheroes are getting the Funko treatment…as SDCC exclusives.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
For Collett, this was the fourth or fifth time seeing his own death scene, but the sensation doesn’t get old.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
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Whether those moments carry the same depth of feeling by the time the finale rolls around is another matter.
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For someone whose path to that sisterhood involved survival shows, multiple years of training, and a college deposit paid the day before her life changed, that feeling took a long time to find.
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The protein craze shows no signs of slowing down, and author Arash Hashemi has a new cookbook that's perfect for anyone looking add more nutritious, flavorful high-protein meals to their routine.
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Don’t Worry Darling, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, caused a media craze, to put it mildly.
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Before Camilo Doval performed a miracle Thursday night by providing the White Sox with an ever-so-rare victory at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees had gone 9-4 since Aaron Judge left the lineup with a stress fracture in his rib.
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Considering Trout missed 383 of the Angels’ 648 regular season games—playing in only 266 from 2021 to 2024 because of broken bones, soft tissue and knee injuries—the resurgence is somewhat of a miracle.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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For the second consecutive year, the NASCAR Cup Series drivers face off in the first round, and their joint interview Saturday at Sonoma Raceway came off with the feel of a heavyweight weigh-in — absent the verbal jousting.
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Sergeant Ashley Smith, a police officer of 16 years, published a TikTok video about the troubling criminal trend.
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While complexion trends may be in their dewy era, there's still something to be said for a great powder foundation—especially on hot, sticky summer days.
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These unprecedented high temperatures, which can affect human, animal and plant health, as well as several industries, are due to a weather phenomenon known as an omega block.
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Earthquakes are natural phenomena that typically happen at the boundaries of Earth’s tectonic plates.
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None of it was charity in the ordinary sense.
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Swift's history of Fourth of July parties Perhaps another clue why the week of the Fourth of July makes sense for Swift and Kelce's wedding is that the popstar has long been known for throwing elaborate parties over the American holiday.
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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