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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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
Robbins then encouraged Kate to make the image as detailed as possible, focusing on sights, sounds and physical sensations.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The sensation is neither up nor down.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Look at how this possession ends — with a hard closeout from Shead on Charlotte’s rookie sensation Kon Knueppel, which forces him into a difficult 3-pointer at the buzzer.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Tensions rise when Nora, a stage actress, rejects Gustav's offer to star in his comeback film and is forced to confront her feelings toward her estranged father.—
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Hans Zimmer put his pedal to the metal while revealing his feelings about the last-minute decision to cut the Best Original Score category from the Golden Globes telecast.—
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Dunkin' is embracing the public's protein craze.—
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From the latest snack craze to viral weeknight dinners, loyal Aldi shoppers are always on top of the freshest food trends, with the grocer stocking its shelves with new products all the time.—
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Luckily, a miracle came to me in the form of a workhorse concealer.—
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Other sertanejo and agronejo artists content themselves with promoting agrobusiness interests through their lyrics, praising industrial farming and the miracle of pesticides.—
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
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People are drawn in by the nostalgic feel of its cityscape dotted with neon signs and public murals.—
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The pants are loose from the thighs to the hems, giving you room to move while still keeping the shape on-trend.—
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Why Shop With Us Alison Syrett Cleary is an editor and writer with over 10 years of experience covering fashion trends.—
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What's more, a new phenomenon is taking shape.—
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There are myriad extraordinary animal phenomena in the natural world, from the running of the salmon to the months-long hibernation of bears.—
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
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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.—
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“Sensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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