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Recent Examples of sensationally
But the new scheme to build sensationally costly and colossal bands of AI satellites, Zubrin adds, could lead to SpaceX’s financial crash and burn.
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Many associate Baresi with the glory to come, but Milan were sensationally relegated in 1980 for the first time in their history after their owner and a couple of players were implicated in the Totonero betting scandal.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Now, there is a very, very big difference between words that may indirectly foster violence and policies that directly carry them out, and calling out someone sensationally is not the same as shooting them in the streets, full stop.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The Dátil Coffee Shop serves speciality coffee from Mexico’s top coffee-growing regions, such as Chiapas and Oaxaca, sweet pastries, and sensationally good chocolate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Vartkessian renders them neither clinically nor sensationally—a fine line to walk—and cherry-picking details for this review feels grossly reductive, like a thumbnail sketch of a scene of desolation.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Bardot started releasing music in the ’60s, collaborating with Bob Zagury, Sacha Distel, and, most sensationally, Serge Gainsbourg.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Dec. 2025
That means something utterly and sensationally surprising will happen Sunday.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Many associate Baresi with the glory to come, but Milan were sensationally relegated in 1980 for the first time in their history after their owner and a couple of players were implicated in the Totonero betting scandal.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Now, there is a very, very big difference between words that may indirectly foster violence and policies that directly carry them out, and calling out someone sensationally is not the same as shooting them in the streets, full stop.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The Dátil Coffee Shop serves speciality coffee from Mexico’s top coffee-growing regions, such as Chiapas and Oaxaca, sweet pastries, and sensationally good chocolate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Vartkessian renders them neither clinically nor sensationally—a fine line to walk—and cherry-picking details for this review feels grossly reductive, like a thumbnail sketch of a scene of desolation.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Bardot started releasing music in the ’60s, collaborating with Bob Zagury, Sacha Distel, and, most sensationally, Serge Gainsbourg.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Dec. 2025
That means something utterly and sensationally surprising will happen Sunday.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensationally
Adverb
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This perfect summer fabric is light, silky, and drapes wonderfully.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Though the property brings a touch of crisp composure to the landscape, just beyond the island remains salt-worn and wonderfully rugged.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Jean-Philippe Mateta, named in France’s World Cup squad earlier this month, reacted superbly after Rayo keeper Augusto Batalla could only parry a stinging Wharton shot from the edge of the box.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Jérôme has a superbly situated vineyard called Largillier, just over 7 acres (3 hectares), planted with pinot noir.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Today, as conversations around climate change, biodiversity, and food sustainability grow increasingly urgent, Providence stands as proof that culinary excellence and environmental responsibility can coexist beautifully and deliciously.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Events Hall at Ian’s chapel once was part of the underground railroad system and belonged to an Amish community in Ohio; the history runs deliciously deep and diverse here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Dmitry’s con man partner, the oh-so-Russian called Vlad Popov, is excellently personified by the twinkly-eyed, merry Peyton Crim.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The Basque has done excellently at Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth but moving to Liverpool would be like progressing from Sunday school to the Vatican.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Even the logistics feel delightfully analog.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Around 4,500 hospitality meals are served each day, along with a delightfully English 12,000 scones (half fruit, half plain) and another 12,000 tea cakes per Test.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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In an era where custom builds increasingly rely on CAD renderings, algorithms, and social-media-friendly shock value, there's something refreshing about a builder spending countless hours shaping metal by hand to create something this gloriously unnecessary.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The return of Rachel Reilly was gloriously entertaining, there was no static majority alliance simply mowing down the opposition, and there were griping eliminations along the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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With a laugh, the British native charmingly embraces any international dissonances in play.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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For the full story, stop into the Musée Frédéric Dumas at the old port, a charmingly lo-fi museum with original diving equipment on display.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sensationally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensationally. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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