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 1974 book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, was a sensation, winning Dillard a Pulitzer and a reputation as one of her generation’s top literary voices. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 Fifty-nine percent were able to recall at least some aspect of the pain sensation, while 41 percent reported no recall of the pain sensation at all. — George Loewenstein, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 Pain is among the most ancient of sensations experienced by anything with a nervous system. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026 James has limited his access to certain apps, trying to create some distance from the endless stream of information and sensations. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensation

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Noun

The general feelings around Paper Tiger feel distinct from Gray’s past films as well.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Lovely feeling in this prewar apartment, with nice light and plenty of space — definitely pretty far out, though.

— Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of feeling

Noun

ICOs were the dominant crypto craze of the late 2010s, creating the capital that eventually went into decentralized finance (crypto’s version of what happens on Wall Street) and the booming NFT market.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Amid the ongoing loafer craze, the brand, best known for its men’s offering, is ready to court more women with its collection of comfortable classics.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

For shoppers who have grown skeptical of miracle bottles and 10-step promises, a quieter approach to hair is moving into mainstream American retail.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
And Latif comes back to life, a surreal battlefield miracle that could seem out of place in a movie dominated by a realistically textured world.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

Costume designer Amy Roth watched hours and hours of footage of a young Stallone to nail the feel of his wardrobe, while production designer Anthony Gasparro meticulously recreated the sets from the 1976 movie.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
The classic is a plush fleece with a velvety soft feel, while the luxe style is double-lined with faux sherpa for heavier warmth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of feel

Noun

Elsewhere, La DoubleJ fully leans into the trend with a geometric feather-print dress, while Zimmermann’s flowing, graphic pattern takes a more contemporary approach.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Charli XCX‘s take on the dark glamour trend in custom Saint Laurent brought a healthy dose of sensuality to the MTV VMAs 2026 arrival carpet on Sunday night at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

Infrared sensors detect thermal signatures and provide information based on a different physical phenomenon from radar.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Some have done so, the prosecutor explained, by slow-walking directives of dubious merit, such as orders to investigate voter fraud by noncitizens—a phenomenon that Trump has falsely claimed is rampant.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of phenomenon

Noun

Iran makes another push before heading home In a sign of Tehran’s apparent sense of urgency, Pezeshkian hosted the prime minister of Qatar, the mediator in the indirect talks, early Friday before much of New York rolled out of bed.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
In a sign of Tehran’s apparent sense of urgency, Pezeshkian hosted the prime minister of Qatar, the mediator in the indirect talks, early Friday before much of New York rolled out of bed.

— Cara Anna, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of sense

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