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sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
startling, exaggerated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing astounding breathtaking dramatic electrifying exciting hair-raising horrifying lurid outstanding remarkable scandalous shocking spectacular thrilling
WEAK
X-rated arresting colored conspicuous drop-dead emotional excessive extravagant histrionic histrionical hotdog juicy marked melodramatic noticeable piquant pointed prominent pungent revealing salient sensationalistic signal staggering stimulating sultry tabloid vulgar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
normal ordinary regular unexciting unremarkable usual
WEAK
run-of-the-mill unexceptional
ADJECTIVE
excellent, superb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astonishing breathtaking dramatic exceptional exciting fabulous glorious impressive incredible marvelous spectacular stirring surprising thrilling
WEAK
agitating cool dandy divine eloquent first-class keen mind-blowing most moving out of this world smashing wicked zero cool
Antonyms
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common insignificant
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inferior poor

Example Sentences

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Influencers are often incentivized to amplify sensational rumors, which can attract followers and increase earnings on revenue-sharing platforms like X.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Otherwise, they run the risk of making sensational claims that don’t make sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"This is a sensational opening for the second episode in an animation series," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But regardless of their trophy haul, Rice has been sensational.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

And that’s right, he realized; Buster Friendly is going to reveal his carefully documented sensational expose tonight.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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