visceral
Example Sentences
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“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
Polyunsaturated fatty acids, found in Mediterranean-style diets rich in fish oil, olives and nuts, may reduce visceral fat.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
It’s everything that great art can and should be: visceral, inspiring and unforgettable.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Actress Rose Byrne gives a visceral portrayal of a burnt out mother who feels alone in her struggle to meet the needs of her daughter and hold up the scaffolding of family life.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The place was subdued, for Mexico, which had struck me as visceral, like a body turned inside out so the blood was on the outside.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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