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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3
as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensation
But less mechanically demanding games like Journey also arouse those nearly indescribably wonderful feelings associated with trekking: freedom, awe, fear, maybe loneliness — above all, the sensation of being totally immersed in nature.
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025
Our bodies are crucibles of sensation; our minds go out to greet reality.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
For Vogue’s August 2025 cover story, Hathaway opens up to writer Maya Singer about transforming into a global pop sensation for the upcoming film Mother Mary.
—Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Just over a week after the film launched, it’s already achieved near-legendary status and become a TikTok sensation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025
Our bodies are crucibles of sensation; our minds go out to greet reality.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
For Vogue’s August 2025 cover story, Hathaway opens up to writer Maya Singer about transforming into a global pop sensation for the upcoming film Mother Mary.
—Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Just over a week after the film launched, it’s already achieved near-legendary status and become a TikTok sensation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensation
Noun
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What most defines Price’s writing is his dialogue—a precise and comic urban argot that lends his work a credible feeling of immersion and translates well from the page to the screen.—
Kevin Lozano,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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Inside the lacrosse All-Star events Friday and Saturday had all the feelings of a weekend sports extravaganza, similar to an NBA or NHL All-Star Weekend.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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And who could forget the Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote TikTok craze that had shoppers swiping the supermarket’s stock to later DIY with ribbons, embroidery, and Jane Birkin-esque adornments?—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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What started as a playful affirmation craze turned into a global conversation about mindset and the power of expectation.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The movie plays the hits: Jesus’s birth in a Bethlehem stable; miracles including walking on water and the feeding of the 5,000; the crucifixion and resurrection.—
Chris DeVille,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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States would be responsible for them, and—miracle of miracles—state and federal agencies actually agreed on how to manage grizzlies after ESA protections end.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The breezy capri length hits just right for warm days, offering an airy feel without going full short.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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While violent and property crime across almost every category has been down in Milwaukee in 2025 compared to this time last year, homicides have risen, continuing a trend that began six months ago.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The trend for wide and baggy jeans continued, especially styles that were ripped and shredded.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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The phenomenon of retailers hosting coffee shops isn’t exactly new, as anyone who’s ever been to a Starbucks inside of a Target can tell you.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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This phenomenon is more science than stigma, experts say.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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These questions are helping businesses turn everyday items into brand moments and, in some cases, into movements created through commonality and a sense of community. 5.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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