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as in juicy
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
sensational hallucinations
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this ice cream is sensational
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Recent Examples of sensational
From January to March, humpback whales migrate to Loreto, drawing visitors for sensational whale-watching excursions.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
What really happened: The tales remain largely sensational tabloid fabrications.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
The paperwork for Johnson’s trial — along with images of some of the handwritten documents — were officially entered into the court’s electronic court docketing system in 2021, marking a final chapter in a sensational saga that garnered international headlines.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The Oilers have now won seven of their last eight games with their comeback win over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
What really happened: The tales remain largely sensational tabloid fabrications.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
The paperwork for Johnson’s trial — along with images of some of the handwritten documents — were officially entered into the court’s electronic court docketing system in 2021, marking a final chapter in a sensational saga that garnered international headlines.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The Oilers have now won seven of their last eight games with their comeback win over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensational
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tender, juicy chicken breasts are couched in a savory, creamy sauce.—
Giovanna Vazquez,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Aventus Tower is a new approach to modular tower design serving as a playground centerpiece to welcome climbers and showcase slides and sensory activities.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Source: Glyn Evans Sometimes, trips come with sensory experiences that other travelers don’t normally have.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her program prioritizes outside time and operates out of several yurt-style classrooms brimming with natural light and colorful Montessori materials.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both are deciduous shrubs that produce colorful clusters of flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators but chaste tree and butterfly bush are not closely related.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Words may fall short when portraying the shock, trauma and cognitive dissonance, but when words fail, there are images, objects and sensual immersion that can convey a perception of what happened and how the Nova festival community has come together for healing and hope.—
Karen-Janine Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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The retreat offers experiential exercises to explore intimacy and sensual pleasure.—
Caren Osten Gerszberg,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Away from the bottle-poppers of Mykonos, but hardly removed from the season’s social buzz, the white-washed, flat-roofed villas that wrap the cliffs of Santorini are wonderful places to while away a summer.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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Korean Face Mask Deals Hydrating, reparative, and spa-like in their sensorial appeal, the best K-beauty face masks deliver a host of skin-care benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 Nov. 2024
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But this is the rare body wash that gives me a truly special sensorial experience without stripping my skin in the process.—
Allure,
Allure,
26 Dec. 2024
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe winner and Screen Actors Guild nominee is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Sensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensational. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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