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
Mann’s goal in creating a new version of the movie was to not only restore it to its former glory but to utilize new technology to create an experience as visceral for audiences in 2026 as the original was in 1986.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
But the scene on a recent afternoon outside this shelter on Pryor Street was a visceral reminder that Atlanta has not reached everyone.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
But not every aspect of the global North’s overproduction is so visceral.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The relationship is with the idea of process and tools and the way a thing is made when approached in a geometric, graphic, and very visceral way.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
But the scene on a recent afternoon outside this shelter on Pryor Street was a visceral reminder that Atlanta has not reached everyone.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
But not every aspect of the global North’s overproduction is so visceral.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The relationship is with the idea of process and tools and the way a thing is made when approached in a geometric, graphic, and very visceral way.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for visceral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
Adjective
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But for a pivotal game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, spontaneous outdoor gatherings won’t be allowed in front of the team’s famed arena.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Now the line gets its third generation, designed to be tossed in a bag and pulled out for spontaneous, screen-free moments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Upstairs, the 2,940-square-foot western bar Big Shots features line dancing, beer and a mechanical bull.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 June 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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Explore historic landmarks, cultural sites and natural wonders across the South that define the American story.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Leaving porch lights on overnight can also have potential negative impacts on nature, confusing them and disrupting their natural behaviors, Harshbarger says.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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But the tanks, which contain a highly reactive liquid chemical known as methyl methacrylate, or MMA, used to make materials such as plexiglass, are still at the facility.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The top job on the list is car technician and mechanic, with a median hourly wage of almost $24.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The van then moved from the Otay Mesa store to a spot on the street near a mechanic shop on Coolidge Avenue in National City.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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