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as in feelings
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 trends
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 miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensations
Khatima also promoted the importance of maintaining a positive mental and emotional outlook, helpfully suggesting that sensations of hope and relaxation might be cultivated by quietly reading the Quran, or other texts including comical works and love stories.
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Both Heated Rivalry and Off Campus are romances that started off under the radar before becoming instant sensations, catapulting their stars to a new level of celebrity.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
In an electric hypercar, such performance is easily accessible and utterly smooth, no sturm und drang, no sounds and sensations of the powertrain right at the edge of maximum capability.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
As soon as the water rushed in, my brain short-circuited—there were too many sensations at once.
—Hannah Singleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The stage adaptation — directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, with a book by Marco Pennette and an original score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey — quickly became one of Broadway’s breakout sensations after opening in November 2024.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Buda Mendes / Getty Images Madonna, Shakira and K-pop sensations BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, organizers said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Disney‘s annual upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday kicked off with some high-energy antics (and singing) courtesy of the viral sensations the Savannah Bananas.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
This easy potluck salad appeals to all the flavor sensations with hot poblano peppers, cool avocado, crispy chicken strips, and cream cheese.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Both Heated Rivalry and Off Campus are romances that started off under the radar before becoming instant sensations, catapulting their stars to a new level of celebrity.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
In an electric hypercar, such performance is easily accessible and utterly smooth, no sturm und drang, no sounds and sensations of the powertrain right at the edge of maximum capability.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
As soon as the water rushed in, my brain short-circuited—there were too many sensations at once.
—Hannah Singleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The stage adaptation — directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, with a book by Marco Pennette and an original score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey — quickly became one of Broadway’s breakout sensations after opening in November 2024.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Buda Mendes / Getty Images Madonna, Shakira and K-pop sensations BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, organizers said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Disney‘s annual upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday kicked off with some high-energy antics (and singing) courtesy of the viral sensations the Savannah Bananas.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
This easy potluck salad appeals to all the flavor sensations with hot poblano peppers, cool avocado, crispy chicken strips, and cream cheese.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
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There is only so much drama to be found in the first 24 hours, and yet some Islanders have already managed to get their feelings hurt, which bodes well for the next six weeks — for us the viewers anyway.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales typically keep their feelings about one another closer to the vest—but the future queen let slip a romantic acknowledgement of her love for her husband at a surprise appearance.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Outside of income, there are additional demographic considerations driving these trends within the segment of single female homeowners.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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ByRoger Sands Roger Sands has been writing for Forbes for seven years, covering luxury travel, culinary trends and hospitality design.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In the one Massimiliano Sena dishes up quintessential southern Italian comfort food; in the other Mitsuru Tsukada performs discreet Japanese miracles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From a technical perspective, this product is essentially still a lightweight synthetic sleeping bag, so don’t expect miracles in freezing temperatures.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Monday, June 1, 2026.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Monday afternoon was hot, too, in the 90s in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas, with humidity making the feels-like temperatures swamp us as if in triple digits.—
Howard Cohen
June 1,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For the last 250 years, the American story has taken place against a backdrop of not only sea-to-shining-sea natural wonders, but also vibrant urban landscapes.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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It was likely produced between the early 1940s and ‘50s, according to the watchmaker, and follows in the design footsteps of architectural marvels such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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