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
Despite the visceral reaction of their fans after Saturday’s match in KC, Ecuador can still move to the knockout stage with a win over Germany.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Richard Gadd’s visceral transformation from Baby Reindeer’s pub pushover Donny Dunn to alpha-male biker Ruben Pallister in the HBO/BBC follow-up series Half Man certainly proved to be a talking point as Emmy season started to gather steam.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The rawness and terror of that first year was so visceral and embodied.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize more than12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder.
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Terry Tang,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for visceral
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Richard Gadd’s visceral transformation from Baby Reindeer’s pub pushover Donny Dunn to alpha-male biker Ruben Pallister in the HBO/BBC follow-up series Half Man certainly proved to be a talking point as Emmy season started to gather steam.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The rawness and terror of that first year was so visceral and embodied.
—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize more than12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder.
—
Terry Tang,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for visceral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
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First, bringing tried-and-true basics allows for spontaneous styling, rather than trying to plan every outfit ahead of time.
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The spontaneous pregnancy was so rare that even some medical professionals struggled to explain its odds.
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Shawn was a fireman in the Navy, maintaining the engineering and mechanical systems aboard ship, during his first stint.
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As the session continues, Atlas’s movements appear increasingly fluid, suggesting the system is being evaluated not only for strength but also for agility, reflex response, and adaptive motor control.
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Wyle listened to the two women’s breathing and administered a reflex test on their knees.
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So there’s already a natural connection between Steinbach and Anderson.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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The plaintiffs allege Bio-Lab and the parent company, Kik LLC, had a history of chemical storage issues, and staff incorrectly tried to put out a water-reactive chemical reaction by adding water before the fire began, thereby causing the fire and toxic gas plume.
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This shift views human variability as an opportunity, transforming accessibility from a reactive function into a strategic lens for understanding people and driving business growth.
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Thankfully, a mechanic shop was a short drive away.
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Smoke invades their businesses, even their sleep Inside MV Automotive at East Olympic Boulevard and Alma Avenue, Manny Villasenor, whose father owns the mechanic shop, said the smoke had forced him to close earlier.
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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