as in spontaneous
arising from deeply-felt feelings and responses as opposed to conscious intellect
He had a visceral reaction to the sight of blood.
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Recent Examples of visceral
More than ever, there is a visceral need for kindness and empathy.
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Aariana Rose Philip, Vogue, 4 May 2026
McNeely devised a remarkably visceral blend of German Expressionism, Surrealism, and feminism.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Emptied—what a surprising, visceral verb.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Both movies are typically kinetic Scott spectacles, non-stop chases that showcase the filmmaker’s gifts for visceral action.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
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Aariana Rose Philip, Vogue, 4 May 2026
McNeely devised a remarkably visceral blend of German Expressionism, Surrealism, and feminism.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Emptied—what a surprising, visceral verb.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Both movies are typically kinetic Scott spectacles, non-stop chases that showcase the filmmaker’s gifts for visceral action.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for visceral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
Adjective
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November 22 – December 21 A spontaneous move at home could create more freedom than expected today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A spontaneous move at home could create more freedom than expected today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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For one, the home would need to have a supply of electrical and mechanical resources that are fairly reliable, since Farney says that a data center will exceed residential power supply really fast.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Wyle listened to the two women’s breathing and administered a reflex test on their knees.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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That reflex delays care and erodes trust.—
Liz Koch,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many birds migrate at night using dark-sky cues, and nocturnal mammals rely on natural moonlight and starlight to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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People default to what feels natural to them.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Contrary to the myth of the perpetually reactive CEO, Molinaroli insists that in his case reflection was always present, even if unevenly distributed.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Under oxidative stress, harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS) directly damage cellular DNA, causing cells to age prematurely.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Eva Petzel, who will be an inspector working in Crown Point on election day, worked with mechanic Doug Kiser on a practice tutorial at the Lake County Government Complex on Saturday.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Voters will decide in November on whether the union leader and mechanic stays in the seat ahead of the 2027 legislative session.—
Lina Ruiz
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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