visceral

Example Sentences

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The search for an American airman stranded behind enemy lines jolted the U.S., making what had been an abstract air war feel visceral beyond the grainy footage of explosions released by the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“You’re in the environment with the story as it unfolds. You can experience it on a more visceral level.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In addition, people differ significantly in visceral sensitivity, meaning two individuals may produce similar amounts of flatus yet perceive it very differently.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

It’s everything that great art can and should be: visceral, inspiring and unforgettable.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

It took a long time for me to disengage myself from this excitement, and on the blindest, most visceral level, I never really have, and never will.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin