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 hidden surgical scar and shorter recovery period, along with the possibility of having sensation back in her breasts post-surgery, were alluring for Brasure. — Anusha Subramanian, Vox, 10 Nov. 2026 Singer Radmila Lolly and her all girl crew surprised Miami Heat fans during a recent game by performing the Harlem Shake dance that became an internet meme sensation in 2013. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 And the 32-year-old social media sensation addressed it all head-on in his monologue. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026 Within three months, Zonday, now 44, had become a viral sensation. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

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Noun

Guilt, suffering, and justified rage all loom large in Godzilla Minus Zero, and though this is science-fiction, Yamazaki is also keyed in to the real-life underpinnings of his fictional characters’ feelings.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
As Fitzgerald worked on the screenplay, more of his own feelings about women seeped into the story.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

The dress certainly catered to the recent trend in which celebrities have embraced the Y2K craze by returning to designer runway looks from more than 20 years ago.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Bank of America expects holiday shopping to shift toward early or mid-December this year, slightly later than the usual Black Friday craze, as people research prices and hold out for deals.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

They are essentially eliminated from the postseason, unless a miracle happens.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
At that time, childhood disease killed a lot of babies and children, so for any child to survive childhood was already a miracle, and for two prodigies to survive their childhood to become musicians and meet in Moscow was quite a miracle.

— Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

This one blends acrylic and cotton fibers for a slightly lighter feel than traditional wool styles.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
The decor of the 175-seat diner, which also includes patio seating, conveys the feel of a classic icon of Americana, with its booths and banquettes upholstered in shades of burgundy and caramel.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

In fact, strawberries and cream is a major color trend for fall 2026—and the easiest way to try it yourself is to add red shoes to your look.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
The dress, from Ashi Studio’s fall 2026 couture collection, was an on-trend departure from the usual leopard and zebra.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

Most of the cases his office examined involved ordinary objects or phenomena that sensors were not designed to recognize.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits, which can exploit phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to perform certain calculations in fundamentally different ways.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of phenomenon

Noun

At a free, all-day festival in Newark, hundreds gathered to celebrate Indian culture, with live music, traditional clothing and food creating a sense of connection to home.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Democrats know what drove those voters away in the first place — cost of living, rent, grocery bills, public safety and a sense among working families that the party talks past them and even down to them.

— Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of sense

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