five senses
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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“I find it insane how someone can be denied one of their five senses, and not only one of their five senses, but one of the most important senses that you could possibly have.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Claire’s first advertising campaign under the new owners is a dreamlike, colorful celebration of the five senses featuring bubble writing, gummy candies, press-on nails and the requisite slime in digital, social media and influencer ads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Aristotle famously described five senses, but he also believed the universe was made of five elements, an idea modern science has long rejected.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
There was some peace, some essential element that I had been overlooking, and that walk showed me, it was my five senses.
From Salon ● May 4, 2023
Mr. Barrett says it’s important to make sure that when we describe things in a piece of writing, we appeal to all of the five senses: sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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