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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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
Those areas did, however, feature variances in local magnetic fields, humidity, and lighting levels, suggesting that such sensations are simply people responding to normal environmental factors.
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Barefoot trails exist around the world, inviting people to get closer to nature through sounds and sensations.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Tannins can clash with milk proteins, creating bitter, metallic sensations, while alcohol and extraction flatten more delicate flavors.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Those exposed reported shortness of breath, chest pain and intense burning sensations on their skin and faces, symptoms consistent with high concentration of oleoresin and capsicum, the active ingredient in pepper spray.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Common symptoms can include numbness or tingling, slurred speech, electric-shock sensations accompanying certain neck movements, trouble walking or not being able to walk at all, partial or complete loss of vision, among others, according to the clinic.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The findings point to a fascinating idea that the brain doesn’t just store information tied to past events as raw sensations but also anchors them to memories of the body that people had when those events occurred.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Tasting whisky involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel, and finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Soon after the surgery, Patterson was feeling new sensations.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Barefoot trails exist around the world, inviting people to get closer to nature through sounds and sensations.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Tannins can clash with milk proteins, creating bitter, metallic sensations, while alcohol and extraction flatten more delicate flavors.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Those exposed reported shortness of breath, chest pain and intense burning sensations on their skin and faces, symptoms consistent with high concentration of oleoresin and capsicum, the active ingredient in pepper spray.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Common symptoms can include numbness or tingling, slurred speech, electric-shock sensations accompanying certain neck movements, trouble walking or not being able to walk at all, partial or complete loss of vision, among others, according to the clinic.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The findings point to a fascinating idea that the brain doesn’t just store information tied to past events as raw sensations but also anchors them to memories of the body that people had when those events occurred.
—Utkarsh Gupta, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Tasting whisky involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel, and finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Soon after the surgery, Patterson was feeling new sensations.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensations
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus to your feelings and responses.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Violence can come from feelings of powerlessness and desperation.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers analyse the key trends behind the two-horse race for the Premier League crown between Arsenal and Manchester City.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rationalists like Jefferson, for example, believed in a creator but rejected biblical miracles and Jesus’ divinity.—
Thomas Tweed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Spring delivers all the fresh-air feels.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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And unlike the Apollo days, Americans now have social media to express all the feels, create memes and share powerful quotes from the astronauts in real time.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Social media has done wonders to expand the conversation around estrangement and provide analysis, connection, and validation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The natural wonders of the United States of America are indeed a unique asset, and generations of Americans have risen to this calling.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Sensations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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