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five senses

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plural noun

  1. the senses or faculties of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body


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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

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

After the “intuitive dance,” Banducci led us in a guided meditation, during which we used our five senses to envision our desires.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2025

Another important aspect of the five senses is music.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024

“Hello,” he said to Aureliano, who was at his silversmith's bench with all five senses alert.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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