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sensation

[sen-sey-shuhn] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃən /




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But recent posts on Instagram, TikTok and as far afield as China's RedNote showing the town's Tasman Drive have left residents fuming that their little slice of paradise has turned into an internet sensation.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Smack in the middle of sensation and observation is Mary Harron’s trailblazing debut film, “I Shot Andy Warhol,” released 30 years ago this month, with a timely restoration rolling out theatrically this summer.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

The chassis is mounted on hydraulic pillars, so that it gives a sensation of movement in terms of pitch and roll and bumps and so on.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Buoyed by ebullient critics and enthusiastic word-of-mouth, the show was an instant sensation, boasting 34 million viewers for its premiere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It was a different sensation; whereas the jungle’s dirt had been warm and inviting, the stable's was cooler and distinctly less animate.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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