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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

Her 2017 debut novel, “Goodbye, Vitamin,” was an instant sensation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In 2023, a male zebra became a global sensation after escaping from a zoo in Seoul and was seen roaming through the streets.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Moo Deng - whose name roughly translates to "bouncy pig" - became an internet sensation in 2024 shortly after her birth that July.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

As I descended the stairs to street level, I had the persistent and disturbing sensation of floating above myself.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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