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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
Sumo is both sport and spectacle, a pageantry of difference celebrating novelties like Ozora Buzaemon, who competed in just one tournament in March 1827 but became a national sensation owing to his extraordinary height of more than seven feet.
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Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
British rock sensation Yungblud is taking Bludfest global.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
But eventually, in 2024, the show played Off Broadway at PACNYC and became a New York sensation, extending three times.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Now the streaming sensation is making its way to the toy aisle.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
British rock sensation Yungblud is taking Bludfest global.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
But eventually, in 2024, the show played Off Broadway at PACNYC and became a New York sensation, extending three times.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Now the streaming sensation is making its way to the toy aisle.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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Not as curtainy as Farrah Fawcett, but groovy and retro-feeling nonetheless.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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This gives everyone the feeling of being needed.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Now, thanks to a recent marketing makeover, women and older adults are buying into the creatine craze and more brands are getting on board.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The news comes as Boot Barn raised guidance for the year after beating expectations in the third quarter as the Western craze shows no sign of slowing down.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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As he got caught up, Spoelstra reflected back to the movie Miracle, which celebrated what stands etched as the miracle-on-ice victory of the United States over the then-USSR and eventual gold at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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So Chaparral doesn’t need a miracle tip-in.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ensure there’s plenty of room between furnishings for walking around and providing an airy feel.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Nômadé has a coastal feel, serving Yucatán Mexican cuisine inspired by the beaches of the peninsula and the seafood traditions of the Mexican Gulf Coast.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Although fertility trends are notoriously hard to predict, and baby booms are often seen after wars end, Ippolitova said the country's low fertility rate could still trouble the Ukrainian economy in the future.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Hilton’s 2026 trend report says that 77% of travelers enjoy going down the aisles of local grocery stores to get a taste of local food and drink, plus bring some souvenirs home with them.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When and how can Texans witness the interplanetary phenomenon?—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The recent revelation that fracturing can be a constructive tool during development doesn’t mean the phenomenon is particularly common.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The couple said their now 15-year-old daughter is slowly rebuilding her sense of safety.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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And there’s a sense of urgency that people feel to get back into life, do things right, and be more present.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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