Sensational is an English word with synonyms like lurid or sensory. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Sensational in a sentence
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Sensational meaning
- Of or pertaining to sensation.
- Piquing or arousing the senses.
- Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.
Synonyms of Sensational
Using Sensational
- The main meaning on this page is: Of or pertaining to sensation. | Piquing or arousing the senses. | Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.
- Useful related words include: lurid, sensory, impressive, stunning.
- In the example corpus, sensational often appears in combinations such as: the sensational, sensational in, in sensational.
Context around Sensational
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 9 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Sensational
- In this selection, "sensational" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, check, looked, return, super and debut stand out and add context to how "sensational" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include ashley looked sensational as she and but the sensational growing season. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "sensational" sits close to words such as braun, brewers and centred, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with sensational
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A good cash idea can turn into a sensational one. (10 words)
Cam Bancroft celebrates taking his sensational catch on the final day. (11 words)
But in terms of Nico, in his first two training sessions he was sensational. (14 words)
Alonso topped two of the three practice sessions for Aston Martin, but the 41-year-old was unable to carry his pace through to qualifying and cap a sensational debut for the rejuvenated British team by taking his first pole in 11 years. (43 words)
Aside from its sensational score – with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey – it is also the 1950s-era love story at the heart of that inspires universal nostalgia. (32 words)
But the sensational growing season of 2008 enabled a concentrated dose of spring in the glass: fresh floral blooms, orange blossom and a tangy citrus thread which holds firm across the palate. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
Actress has leapfrogged both Nigel Harman and Bobby Brazier into top spot in the betting, now trading at 7/4 after scoring a sensational 38 in Saturday’s episode.
A good cash idea can turn into a sensational one.
Ahead of the sensational Super Bowl performance, the businesswoman spoke with about how motherhood has in profound ways.
Alonso topped two of the three practice sessions for Aston Martin, but the 41-year-old was unable to carry his pace through to qualifying and cap a sensational debut for the rejuvenated British team by taking his first pole in 11 years.
An admin of Wallasey Gossip advised people to fact check sensational sounding news they may see on social media and be aware any evidence may be photoshopped.
Andy Preece has revealed that a familiar face is set for a sensational return to Chorley – with fans speculating that the person in question is former boss Jamie Vermiglio.
Anthony Martial is being lined up for a shock transfer to Real Madrid, according to a sensational report.
Ashley looked sensational as she posed up a storm for a racy photoshoot where she ditched her shirt and went completely topless for the snaps.
Aside from its sensational score – with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey – it is also the 1950s-era love story at the heart of that inspires universal nostalgia.
As stated earlier, the Rams made a sensational 53.9% of their field goals, which is third-best in the nation.
Behind these songs is Dibs the sensational producer whose energetic blend of log drums with local elements is crafting chart dominating Street music that's rocketed Seyi Vibez to mainstream success.
But in terms of Nico, in his first two training sessions he was sensational.
But Mayo’s six-point lead was wiped out in a sensational ten-minute spell from Cork.
But the sensational growing season of 2008 enabled a concentrated dose of spring in the glass: fresh floral blooms, orange blossom and a tangy citrus thread which holds firm across the palate.
Cam Bancroft celebrates taking his sensational catch on the final day.
Caufield undressed Kevin Korchinski at the blue line with a sensational move, leaving him chasing.
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglu and are also among the contenders with the bookmakers while Marcelo Bielsa is 9/1 odds to make a sensational return.
Charlie Thrills, that’s what Nicholas should have been called, at least for his sensational first act at Celtic.
Colorado’s Travis Hunter is a sensational two-way player, but missed some games due to an injury.
Drag superstar The Vivienne is heading for Hull to star in a sensational new production of The Wizard of Oz.
Common combinations with sensational
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the sensational 18×
- sensational in 13×
- in sensational 13×
- was sensational 12×
- sensational return 8×
- looked sensational 8×
- is sensational 8×
- made sensational 7×
- of sensational 7×
- his sensational 6×