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
Unlike traditional film, VR taps directly into sensory memory and emotional resonance through presence — the feeling of being there.
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Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
There’s sort of an existentialist quality, or a mindfulness and sensory joy in the way your protagonists relate to their world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Nature, with its cultural saturation and sensory familiarity, is uniquely positioned to produce this effect.
—Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The insula, meanwhile, is key in pain processing and other sensory signaling.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
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Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
There’s sort of an existentialist quality, or a mindfulness and sensory joy in the way your protagonists relate to their world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Nature, with its cultural saturation and sensory familiarity, is uniquely positioned to produce this effect.
—Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The insula, meanwhile, is key in pain processing and other sensory signaling.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory
sensorial
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This includes a Foam Bathing Suite, offering a sensorial sound and light experience for parties of four to six people.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plus, its delicately fruity scent makes this a sensorial experience from start to finish.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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