as in sensorial
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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Recent Examples of sensory
The pink noise-cancelling headphones make a cute but functional accessory that can calm sensory overload by blocking out unwanted noise.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Yes, the Hall is fully wheelchair accessible and offers sensory-friendly resources for guests with special needs.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Tribute to Queen' Hear Queen's discography in this live, multi-sensory musical experience.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
Yes, the Hall is fully wheelchair accessible and offers sensory-friendly resources for guests with special needs.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Tribute to Queen' Hear Queen's discography in this live, multi-sensory musical experience.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sensory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
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Knours 2-in-1 Oil-to-Foam Cleanser Leave it to Knours 2-in-1 Oil-to-Foam Cleanser to give you multiple sensorial experiences in one wash.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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Paired with Laduora’s 8Pepta Serum—a peptide-, hyaluronic-acid-, and niacinamide-rich formula included in the introductory kit—the routine becomes both targeted and sensorial.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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