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
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
It was as if someone had stolen his five senses, leaving him in a vacuum.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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