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
Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.
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Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The line includes scent beads and tumble dryer sheets, described as transforming the act of doing laundry into a sensory ritual.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s also a $305 million project to expand Concourse G by 157,000 square feet to increase gate-seating capacity, add the airport’s first sensory rooms and provide more restrooms and art display space.
—Lulu Jaeckel, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Those willing to risk sensory overload for the shot at that beautiful, precious, VistaVision.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
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Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The line includes scent beads and tumble dryer sheets, described as transforming the act of doing laundry into a sensory ritual.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s also a $305 million project to expand Concourse G by 157,000 square feet to increase gate-seating capacity, add the airport’s first sensory rooms and provide more restrooms and art display space.
—Lulu Jaeckel, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Those willing to risk sensory overload for the shot at that beautiful, precious, VistaVision.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
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With a thoughtful use of color, Wezel constructs a visual world that feels both alienating and intensely sensorial, like a vivid dream uncomfortably close to reality.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beauty Biz and a Bartender The Prospective Trend Area took on a more sensorial, experiential tone this season with a larger space and immersive experiences.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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