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sensory

[sen-suh-ree] / ˈsɛn sə ri /


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Cognitive scientists have investigated whether the brain itself is Bayesian—a probabilistic inference engine, perpetually recalibrating, merging incoming sensory data with past experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The government wants to achieve this by making schools more inclusive - such as by having more sensory spaces and earlier access to specialists like speech and language therapists.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Cleaning becomes less of a chore and more of a small, sensory pleasure—something I don’t mind returning to, night after night.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

With its overly sensory stimulation and DIY retail spaces, Santee Alley reminded me of home.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Things like: “describe a place, person, or object you love,” “capture a small but significant moment from your day with sensory details,” and “write about something that used to be true but isn’t anymore.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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