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 rooms will include dimmable lighting, sensory-friendly furnishings and a variety of seating types.
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Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The sensory experience of vivid colors, the smell of spices and the energy of the vendors is overwhelming in the best possible way.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Perfume creation workshop — Paris, France A two-hour sensory experience near Île Saint-Louis where participants blend and craft their own personalized fragrance, learning the history of perfume-making along the way.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The NeuroMD devices are based on what the company refers to as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) technology, which targets both motor nerves and sensory nerves.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The sensory experience of vivid colors, the smell of spices and the energy of the vendors is overwhelming in the best possible way.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Perfume creation workshop — Paris, France A two-hour sensory experience near Île Saint-Louis where participants blend and craft their own personalized fragrance, learning the history of perfume-making along the way.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The NeuroMD devices are based on what the company refers to as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) technology, which targets both motor nerves and sensory nerves.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
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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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Round out the experience with a sensorial shower or a visit to the hammam.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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