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
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. Muhammad taught that the five-pointed star stands for justice, and also for the five senses of man.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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