1
as in feelings
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 trends
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 miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensations
Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
What about burning sensations on the sole of your foot?
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
Guests will enjoy a divine, immersive experience that will take them on a profound journey through the craft and sensations of cognac.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The pair offers something that manages to be both playful and introspective at the same time, a delicate balance of two sensations so commonplace with Christmastime.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The trio – comprising Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas – first formed in 2005, becoming global teen sensations with albums such as 2007’s Jonas Brothers, 2008’s A Little Bit Longer, and 2009’s Lines, Vines and Trying Times.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Staying present with the sensations of any of the innumerable burdens that are thrust upon us can yield an experience of transcendence — or, at the very least, an acceptance of what inexorably exists.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
When the gut-brain axis functions optimally, normal sensations like food moving through the intestines typically go unnoticed.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the capacity for attention regulation, or the ability to focus on bodily sensations, was linked to greater frequency and satisfaction of orgasms during solitary activities.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
What about burning sensations on the sole of your foot?
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
Guests will enjoy a divine, immersive experience that will take them on a profound journey through the craft and sensations of cognac.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The pair offers something that manages to be both playful and introspective at the same time, a delicate balance of two sensations so commonplace with Christmastime.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The trio – comprising Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas – first formed in 2005, becoming global teen sensations with albums such as 2007’s Jonas Brothers, 2008’s A Little Bit Longer, and 2009’s Lines, Vines and Trying Times.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Staying present with the sensations of any of the innumerable burdens that are thrust upon us can yield an experience of transcendence — or, at the very least, an acceptance of what inexorably exists.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
When the gut-brain axis functions optimally, normal sensations like food moving through the intestines typically go unnoticed.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the capacity for attention regulation, or the ability to focus on bodily sensations, was linked to greater frequency and satisfaction of orgasms during solitary activities.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
Noun
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Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many of them were engineering marvels, with state-of-the-art mills, engines and hoists.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pettit is widely admired as an accomplished photographer, spending much of his spare time aboard the International Space Station photographing astronomical phenomena, auroral displays and life aboard the orbiting lab complex.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Schumer took up the mantle for calling for greater transparency for government records on UFOs from the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who sponsored a project to investigate incidents surrounding unexplained aerial phenomena.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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