as in sensorial
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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Recent Examples of sensory
The venue is fully ADA-compliant and certified as a sensory-inclusive experience.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, the resort offers up its Hidden Lagoon spa, which provides facials and sensory therapies using products from British beauty brand Margaret Dabbs London and Australian beauty brand Sodashi.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The 2023 study was led by Sam England, now a postdoc investigating sensory ecology at Berlin’s Natural History Museum.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The gardens feature a walking path around a 2-acre pond, cherry blossom trees, a plethora of plants, rock formations, a sensory play area made from natural materials, seating areas overlooking the water and more.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, the resort offers up its Hidden Lagoon spa, which provides facials and sensory therapies using products from British beauty brand Margaret Dabbs London and Australian beauty brand Sodashi.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The 2023 study was led by Sam England, now a postdoc investigating sensory ecology at Berlin’s Natural History Museum.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The gardens feature a walking path around a 2-acre pond, cherry blossom trees, a plethora of plants, rock formations, a sensory play area made from natural materials, seating areas overlooking the water and more.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
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Kirkè Overdose said that Tiziana Terenzi’s fragrant celebration of beauty — the brand encourages layering and pairing the original Kirkè with its anniversary edition counterpart for a new sensorial experience.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The elegant, sculptural jar is refillable and quickly dispenses a dose with a small press, making for a truly sensorial pre-bed ritual.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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