Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It is a situation JPMorgan Chase JPM -0.70%decrease; red down pointing triangle found itself in weeks before a former banker filed a lawsuit filled with sensational accusations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The production, full of sensational aerial maneuvers and fog-strewn scenic thrills, is mesmerizing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Understandable, considering the sensational world we live in.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

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

The stage was set for the first and most sensational face-off of the Cold War era in the United States.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




Vocabulary lists containing sensational


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "sensational" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com