sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-sh(ə-)nəl 
2
: arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
sensational tabloid news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational talent
sensationally
adverb
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Examples of sensational in a Sentence
She looked sensational in her new dress.
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
His fans wanted in on the experience, and Mezrich set up a tip line through which guys would call him with sensational book ideas.
—Simon Van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Gigi Perez’s sensational breakout moment has reached new heights with her first ever No. 1 single on the U.K. Singles Chart.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
The Giants did attempt to make a comeback though, with rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushing 45 yards for a sensational touchdown a little under two minutes later.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensational. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl,
sən-
1
: of or relating to sensation or the senses
2
: arousing a strong and usually shallow interest or emotional reaction
sensational news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational diving catch
sensationally
adverb
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