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sensation

[sen-sey-shuhn] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃən /




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Buoyed by ebullient critics and enthusiastic word-of-mouth, the show was an instant sensation, boasting 34 million viewers for its premiere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Also in the audience were entertainers Lachlan Gillespie and John Pearce, best known for Australian children's entertainment sensation The Wiggles.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Charlie’s Angels” quickly became a sensation after its September 1976 premiere, turning Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith into major stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The night will also feature performances by techno stalwarts like Armin van Buuren and Adam Beyer, K-pop stars such as Taemin and British dance sensation PinkPantheress.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The sensation came quietly at first, a low hum, like something rumbling just beneath his feet.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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