five senses
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
Published in Scientific Reports, the study suggests there may be an optimal number of senses -- if so, those of us with five senses could use a couple more!
From Science Daily • Oct. 8, 2025
Of our five senses, smell might be the most ignored.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025
That's a good way to look at life, in our five senses.
From Salon • May 4, 2023
All five senses were bombarded by the frenetic activity of the shopkeepers in the medina as I walked to school every morning through the winding streets of the old city.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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