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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
Always rely on official IRS government websites and beware of fishy offers of help with high price tags or sensational promises.
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Loading your audio article TAMPA — Ben Rice, off to a sensational start this season, exited the Yankees’ game against the Rays on Saturday after taking an 88.2-mph Manuel Rodríguez slider to his left elbow in the fourth inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
He’s already turned the page from his sensational rookie campaign.
—Jack Vita, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Less sensational, but devastating on an individual level, is the prospect of AI replacing us in our jobs – a prospect leaving most people obsolete and with no future.
—Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Loading your audio article TAMPA — Ben Rice, off to a sensational start this season, exited the Yankees’ game against the Rays on Saturday after taking an 88.2-mph Manuel Rodríguez slider to his left elbow in the fourth inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
He’s already turned the page from his sensational rookie campaign.
—Jack Vita, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Less sensational, but devastating on an individual level, is the prospect of AI replacing us in our jobs – a prospect leaving most people obsolete and with no future.
—Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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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.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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This may include sensory friendly environments with lower noise, natural lighting, or accommodations for sensory needs like swings, foam cushions, fidgets, or headphones.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Experts recommend considering sensory needs, dietary restrictions, and interests when choosing a destination.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Scuderia Ferrari driver’s bold, colorful, and whimsical looks have garnered much attention in the style world and earned him the title of ‘champion of style’ as well.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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That colorful language is shared by Chris Goulet, managing partner of Birdsong Brewing.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The track stirred controversy at the time for its use of Catholic religious imagery in a sensual context.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a gravitational, sensorial pull to this work.—
Ocean Vuong,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sensorial experience is soft and sumptuous, and the payoff impactful.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rob Refsnyder, who also had a terrific day by going 3 for 4 with two doubles, tallied an RBI double in the third inning to put the Red Sox up 4-0.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But when the switch flips and the whole picture becomes clear, so does the terrific scope of Coogler’s triumph.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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