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
Race day is sensory overload; a heaving throng in shorts and sneakers, in charity tops and fancy dress.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
What is a sensory playground A sensory playground is a space designed to engage all the senses through play.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
With a sound that’s big enough to fill a basketball court, the PartyBox 720 also has a multi-sensory lightshow which can switch from starry to strobe depending on the effect required.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
What is a sensory playground A sensory playground is a space designed to engage all the senses through play.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
With a sound that’s big enough to fill a basketball court, the PartyBox 720 also has a multi-sensory lightshow which can switch from starry to strobe depending on the effect required.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
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In fact, achieving the right sensorial experience was the biggest formulation challenge.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The experience is also sensorial thanks to the notes of neroli, rose, and patchouli, handpicked by founder Tracee Ellis Ross.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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