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
Prior research suggested that small clusters of neurons fire in only some parts of the brain during decision-making, mostly in areas related to sensory input and cognition.
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Her oldest, Judah, has sensory preferences and only dresses in soft, comfortable fabrics.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The space, outfitted with rugs, colorful beanbags, fairy lights, books and sensory activities, is open to all students during recess and used for counseling groups and one-on-one sessions during the day.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
This circuit produces movement rhythms that the sensory signals then regulate.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Her oldest, Judah, has sensory preferences and only dresses in soft, comfortable fabrics.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The space, outfitted with rugs, colorful beanbags, fairy lights, books and sensory activities, is open to all students during recess and used for counseling groups and one-on-one sessions during the day.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
This circuit produces movement rhythms that the sensory signals then regulate.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 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 19 Sep. 2025.
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