sensation
noun
the operation or function of the senses; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.
sensations
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pluralof sensation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It also receives information about sounds and physical sensations, organizing these signals into maps that align with its visual representation on the opposite side of the brain.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Challenge worst-case thinking - give your brain other explanations for physical sensations; a stiff back might be poor posture rather than a serious illness.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Different rooms are said to explore contrasting sensations, with some emphasizing touch, sound or visuals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
If we rely on AI to narrate our experience—interpret our numbers, synthesize our sensations, assign meaning to our setbacks—we may weaken our own capacity to make sense of it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
The girls complained of backache from bed-making, and fiery sensations in their feet from standing all day.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
