as in sensorial
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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Recent Examples of sensory
Both sensory overload and over excitement are problems kids with autism may face during the July Fourth weekend.
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Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
More-recent viewers of the film, like those in Diwa's comments, have praised it for its lack of sensory overload.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The future of body sharing: Expanding sensory feedback Looking ahead, H2L plans to make the Capsule Interface even more realistic by adding a new feature called proprioceptive feedback.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Each preliminary room — one introduced in Spanish, the other in English — instantly confronts the viewer with sensory overload in the form of multiple paintings grouped in series.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
More-recent viewers of the film, like those in Diwa's comments, have praised it for its lack of sensory overload.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The future of body sharing: Expanding sensory feedback Looking ahead, H2L plans to make the Capsule Interface even more realistic by adding a new feature called proprioceptive feedback.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Each preliminary room — one introduced in Spanish, the other in English — instantly confronts the viewer with sensory overload in the form of multiple paintings grouped in series.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
Adjective
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All of Tatcha’s products offer a luxurious, sensorial experience, which is why so many celebrities are obsessed with the brand.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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It’s defined by a smooth and sensorial handfeel, elegant sheen, comfort, drape and high-definition.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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