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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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 Despite its richness, the scent is designed to feel fresh—a solar effect that’s more about sensation than any single note. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Symptoms can include burning, itchiness, redness, a gritty or foreign body sensation and blurred vision. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Symptoms include burning, itchiness, redness, a gritty or foreign-body sensation and blurred vision. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Her lucky bag, a faux-ostrich purse in Knickerbocker orange, became a viral sensation in and of itself — and now sits in a glass case in the hallowed halls of the Guggenheim Museum. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation

Noun

Who would want the callous world that successfully cloistered the feelings of others?

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Leipold, in his sixth season in Lawrence, has come to understand the equal and opposite feeling on the Kansas side and opened up about it after the game.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

This was in 2024 and 2025, when the AI craze was in full swing and Claude and ChatGPT adoption was rising.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
Here’s how the current sleepmaxxing craze breaks down, which pieces have real science behind them and which ones your wearable data probably won’t vouch for.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

The re-emergence of a long-unseen Jean-Michel Basquiat masterpiece is a miracle the art market occasionally performs.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, with the usual early season smattering of fans lost in the cavernous Yale Bowl, Dante Reno didn’t have another comeback or miracle game in him.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

But that concern has been addressed here thanks to the aforementioned brake upgrades, which deliver confident stopping power at speed as well as excellent pedal feel.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Ostermoor is an investment, sure, but its heavyweight fill of white duck feather and down creates a cozy, cocoon-like feel.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

The asymmetrical hemline of the sweater is right on trend and makes the whole look feel much more intentional, while the slouchy silhouette still looks polished enough for a coffee run after landing.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
Both trends held true, although barely, as the Hurricanes needed two overtimes to survive another upset bid on a day filled with chaotic finishes and upsets.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

This phenomenon is called the collapse of the wave function, and the resulting physical picture is known as the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Scientists have long known about Kelvin waves, but this year, the phenomena grabbed the public's attention with video explanations receiving thousands of views across TikTok and X.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of phenomenon

Noun

Investors should also look at a fund's 30-day SEC yield to get a sense of what the company is generating in terms of income.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Government buildings were vandalized in multiple cities, contributing to a sense of national crisis that could boost leading far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen six months before elections.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sense

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