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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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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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as in miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
the first clone was considered a sensation
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Recent Examples of sensations
There were so many sensations with me now, like burrs stuck to the hide of a passing animal.
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Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
About half of the world's 560 million diabetes patients suffer from diabetic neuropathy, in which damage in the calf nerve prevents sensations from the foot getting to the brain.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
The main feature of the ShakeOut was the mobile earthquake simulator, where volunteers could take a seat inside the trailer and feel the jostling and rattling sensations that take place during a high-magnitude quake.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Daedone wanted to savor decrescendo, too, as well as stasis, stupor, spiritual awakening, and whatever other sensations the stroke brought out.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Soften your gaze into a bowl of water or a mirror to cross the veil and invite messages from ancestors or spirit allies, trusting any sensations or symbols that emerge.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
When new technologies inspire awe and fear, are those sensations legitimate?
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
By the end readers understand why all these sensations piling up over the course of the day could lead to a meltdown.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Already synonymous with putting opponents through tables, the ground-and-pound Dudleys found their wrestling soulmates in the Hardys, aerial sensations who were a distinct blend of charisma and athleticism.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
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Last spring, the owners closed their downtown location and consolidated at 310 SW Blue Parkway in the Pine Tree Plaza, mainly due to the timing of the downtown lease as well as industry trends, Boehm said.—
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Together, these trends have turned industrial space into a cornerstone of national logistics and digital capacity.—
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Among the many miracles my mom pulled off throughout my childhood was fixing us a hot breakfast nearly every morning, school days included.—
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Last December, Yvette Olazar, a 33-year-old mom of three, had a hunch that her daughter Natalie, who was in 6th grade, had stopped believing in magical elves and Christmas miracles.—
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The Olympics is a ridiculous mixture of hit-you-straight-in-the-feels origin stories and Greek god-level athletic prowess.—
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The city issues Code Blue Extreme Cold Alerts for extremely cold conditions, when the feels-like temperature is expected to be below 13 degrees.—
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
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It’s worked wonders on my dry skin and dark circles, especially when combined with a thick moisturizer and eye cream.—
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Using a mild dish soap and water solution will work wonders.—
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But these seven couples made their wedding celebrations truly unforgettable by tying the knot at world-famous sites, from ancient settings to modern marvels.—
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During my early childhood, my brother and I lived in innocence, away from the great world, absorbed by sand, waves and marvels of the ocean.—
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The brand of non-violent resistance that once made Suu Kyi’s name has been all but forgotten since the coup as civil war rages.—
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So do a group of people at The Choir Room in Nashville, a group of adults from different racial and ethic backgrounds, age rages, religious identities and even singing backgrounds who join together to produce a sweet, singular sound.—
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“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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