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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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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
Rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, cupping is a practice where little cups are used to create a sucking sensation on the surface of the skin.
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Essence, 27 June 2025
The menu also included other toothy sensations from ultra sticky and tangy to impossibly sour, spicy or crunchy.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Chan Luu Launched originally as a passion project, designer Chan Luu quickly became a fashion sensation overnight, with swoon-worthy jewelry and ready-to-wear designs, all artisanally made, using gemstones, pearls, and other embellishments.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
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Essence, 27 June 2025
The menu also included other toothy sensations from ultra sticky and tangy to impossibly sour, spicy or crunchy.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Chan Luu Launched originally as a passion project, designer Chan Luu quickly became a fashion sensation overnight, with swoon-worthy jewelry and ready-to-wear designs, all artisanally made, using gemstones, pearls, and other embellishments.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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What most defines Price’s writing is his dialogue—a precise and comic urban argot that lends his work a credible feeling of immersion and translates well from the page to the screen.—
Kevin Lozano,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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Earthy but refined enough to be suited for work, the green fragrance channels feelings of forest bathing through notes of eucalyptus, sage, tonka wood, and violet.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
6 July 2025
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And who could forget the Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote TikTok craze that had shoppers swiping the supermarket’s stock to later DIY with ribbons, embroidery, and Jane Birkin-esque adornments?—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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For OpenAI, which kicked off the generative AI craze with the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, Meta’s aggressive hiring spree represents a critical threat.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The movie plays the hits: Jesus’s birth in a Bethlehem stable; miracles including walking on water and the feeding of the 5,000; the crucifixion and resurrection.—
Chris DeVille,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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States would be responsible for them, and—miracle of miracles—state and federal agencies actually agreed on how to manage grizzlies after ESA protections end.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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Fashion houses such as Hugo Boss and Michael Kors leverage these fibers’ sophisticated feel and drape for premium garments where tactile experience drives consumer perception of quality.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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Go prim and proper with a column silhouette from Emilia Wickstead, or lean into the fairytale feel with a floaty chiffon number from McQueen.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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While violent and property crime across almost every category has been down in Milwaukee in 2025 compared to this time last year, homicides have risen, continuing a trend that began six months ago.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The trend for Thursday through the weekend looks very seasonable for mid July as high pressure builds.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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The phenomenon of retailers hosting coffee shops isn’t exactly new, as anyone who’s ever been to a Starbucks inside of a Target can tell you.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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This phenomenon is more science than stigma, experts say.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Those who can surrender a sense of control and stay curious throughout this new journey will feel the most aligned.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos’ typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl’s punk rock pedigree.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 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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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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