1
as in feeling
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
we felt just the smallest sensation of warmth when we leaned against the radiator
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2
as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
the satirical video was a short-lived online sensation
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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
Only part of the film focuses on Twiggy as a teenage modeling sensation.
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Viral moments create instant brand appeal: A game-winning shot, an electric post game interview, or an iconic dunk can turn an unknown player into an overnight sensation.
—Leonard Armato, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
These can feel like persistent pressure or a pounding sensations and may worsen with physical activity.
—Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
The series ran for three seasons on Channel 4 and became a global sensation when Netflix licensed the show worldwide.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Viral moments create instant brand appeal: A game-winning shot, an electric post game interview, or an iconic dunk can turn an unknown player into an overnight sensation.
—Leonard Armato, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
These can feel like persistent pressure or a pounding sensations and may worsen with physical activity.
—Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
The series ran for three seasons on Channel 4 and became a global sensation when Netflix licensed the show worldwide.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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Such is the case for the high school seniors in Booksmart, who have convened for a party in which a karaoke room provides an outlet for channeling their feelings.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hurd describes the feeling of capturing a strong photo… only to notice that the gymnast’s foot is slightly flexed.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many will remember the sourdough bread-baking craze that emerged at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when people were stuck at home and looking for something creative to do.—
Michael Allen,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2025
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Air fryers hit the market around 2010, but rose to fame during the home cooking craze of the pandemic lockdown.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Short of a miracle, the truck will remain a striking, high-profile disaster at a time when Tesla could ill afford it.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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But then, always, there is relief: the miracle of Prince’s music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their frequent appearances conjure an intimate feel, like gaming and smoking with your friends during an all-night session.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here, oversized glass and metal pendants paired with black accents and industrial finishes gives the rustic kitchen a distinctly modern feel.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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This stunning tulle midi is an affordable way to channel the super-feminine dress trend to a wedding this spring.—
Madeleine Bokan Thares,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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Over the past two decades, there has been an exponential increase in the female prison population, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. human rights organization WOLA, which concludes that this trend is due to drug laws disproportionately affecting women.—
Nathaly Triana,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Scientists blame the phenomenon on too many positive ions in the air.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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The phenomenon was just beginning, and Curry's performance was a big part of it.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Migraine With Aura About 25% of people with migraines experience an aura, a temporary, reversible change in their senses.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rather than surprising the audience with the plane crash that sets off Death’s design, each iteration of the script opens with a sense of foreboding that something is wrong.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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