1
as in juicy
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
sensational hallucinations
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this ice cream is sensational
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Recent Examples of sensational
That is where benefit of doubt should exist, not on some emotional and sensational story.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Its post-9/11 vision of the apocalypse is still full of sensational shock and awe.
—Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026
According to Howard Marks, Warren Buffett, the greatest investor of all time, is credited with just twelve sensational winners in his career.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Bussi, a waiver claim from Florida in October, was sensational early in the season.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Its post-9/11 vision of the apocalypse is still full of sensational shock and awe.
—Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026
According to Howard Marks, Warren Buffett, the greatest investor of all time, is credited with just twelve sensational winners in his career.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Bussi, a waiver claim from Florida in October, was sensational early in the season.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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Winemaker Matt Dees brings out elegance and balance in the wines, this one is no exception with juicy, savory, melt in your mouth bright strawberry/currant fruit.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The rich sensory innervation has led to its classification, in some people, as an erogenous zone; zoologist Desmond Morris famously speculated in The Naked Ape (1967) that earlobes evolved precisely as an additional zone of sensitivity to facilitate pair bonding in humans.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The rostrum is covered in what is called Ampullae of Lorenzini, which are specialized sensory organs filled with gel that conduct electricity and allow the goblin sharks to search for squid, fish and crustaceans in the dark.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The front entrance is teeming with a few dozen people, filled with colorful artwork and a TV monitor showing old video of a train that used to run through the property.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Summer is the season to embrace colorful stones in addition to the classics.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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The result is a category broad enough to suit everything from breezy summer wear to deeper, more sensual evening fragrances.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Seersucker jackets, moccasins without socks, and dress shirts designed to expose just enough of the body to be sensual.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2021
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At the Canadian Pavilion, Abbas Akhavan created a sensorial environment centered on fragility, displacement, breath, and survival.—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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What’s more, the product delivers a luxe sensorial experience and a bit of an afterglow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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