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
Two key features of scorpions — the sting at the end of the tail and comblike sensory organs called pectines on scorpions’ underside — have not been found, said Dunlop, who was an author on the 2015 paper and a reviewer of the new study.
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Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
On a more sensory note, experts also consider the smell of a tree's blossoms, its visual appeal, and the sweetness of its fruit.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Scentscaping is the deliberate use of fragrance in a home to influence mood, energy and the overall sensory feel of a space — think of it as interior design for your nose.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Through the charity, friends and family of George have helped deliver three sensory bubble gurneys to hospitals across Essex.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
On a more sensory note, experts also consider the smell of a tree's blossoms, its visual appeal, and the sweetness of its fruit.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Scentscaping is the deliberate use of fragrance in a home to influence mood, energy and the overall sensory feel of a space — think of it as interior design for your nose.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Through the charity, friends and family of George have helped deliver three sensory bubble gurneys to hospitals across Essex.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
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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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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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