sensation

noun

sen-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce sensation (audio)
Definition of sensationnext
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 Instead, people may experience the memory as disconnected fragments of sensations, emotions, smells or images. — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Tyler Hudson, Burbank, wide receiver, senior Physical, aggressive, and makes winning plays, Hudson became a quiet sensation on the east end of the San Fernando Valley, starring at Burbank. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Caleb Downs battled with Chris Olave After multiple battles in camp with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, the rookie first-round pick sensation Caleb Downs met a unique challenge in Chris Olave on Tuesday. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 Some events have had to be canceled such as a concert which was due to take place on Yas Island in November featuring Shakira and singing sensations the Jonas Brothers who were inducted as Disney Legends at D23 last week. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
  1. feeling
  2. craze
  3. miracle
  4. feel
  5. trend
  6. phenomenon
  7. sense
  8. latest
Noun
  • There’s a small kitchenette and landing with a dining table, nice for a morning coffee or simply the feeling of having a little more space.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ye, YG, Black Thought, Larry June and others, the album also finds Game seemingly airing out some long-simmering feelings about none other than Kendrick Lamar.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of feeling
Noun
  • Ironically, the Sephora teen craze has helped create a more ingredient-conscious generation of parents.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With many customers asking about it, Williams says the craze seems to be spreading.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • By the time the snowfall melts, Rukumba is no longer a community but a collection of competing interests each convinced the miracle belongs to them.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
  • History is against Australia flipping this game on its head and claiming a miracle victory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of miracle
Noun
  • Fire team president Clare Hamill said the owner had a strong hand in the vision for the feel of the facility.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The timeless classic actually helps soften the extreme feel of the barrel shape to create something endlessly wearable.
    — Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • Target hiked its full fiscal-year outlook, due to both stronger sales trends and the one-time boost to its bottom line.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Florida is leading this trend, having filed a significant lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Unlike circuits that store classical bits, qubits can exhibit strange phenomena like superposition and entanglement that give them extra computational power.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Spot-motion puppetry show De Fabeltjeskrant, created by Leen Valkenier, first broadcast in 1968 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon in the Netherlands and Belgium.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of phenomenon
Noun
  • The Voyager starts to make more sense when the bike also needs to handle groceries, school gear, or part of the morning drop-off routine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For communities facing population loss, an aging workforce, or struggling to retain young professionals and skilled workers, attracting new residents can make economic sense.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of latest

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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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