sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
2
: arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
sensational tabloid news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational talent
sensationally
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of sensational in a Sentence
She looked sensational in her new dress.
the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it
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Other shows, seeking to appeal to younger viewers, went even further in pursuing sensational topics.
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Carmel Dagan, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
What’s happening in entertainment On the big screen When a tech mogul invites a waitress and her friend to vacation on his private island, things quickly go from sensational to psychotic.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
With an hour and a half to spare until kick off, SPORT reported the sensational news that Gundogan, who only joined Barca a year ago on a free transfer from Manchester City, has asked to leave his current employers in the ongoing transfer window.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
The film quickly became a cult classic for its sensational visuals, proto-Matrix concept, and unforgettable score from electronic music pioneer Wendy Carlos.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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Carmel Dagan, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
What’s happening in entertainment On the big screen When a tech mogul invites a waitress and her friend to vacation on his private island, things quickly go from sensational to psychotic.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
With an hour and a half to spare until kick off, SPORT reported the sensational news that Gundogan, who only joined Barca a year ago on a free transfer from Manchester City, has asked to leave his current employers in the ongoing transfer window.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
The film quickly became a cult classic for its sensational visuals, proto-Matrix concept, and unforgettable score from electronic music pioneer Wendy Carlos.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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sensational
adjective
sen·sa·tion·al
sen-ˈsā-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl,
sən-
1
: of or relating to sensation or the senses
2
: arousing a strong and usually shallow interest or emotional reaction
sensational news
3
: exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great
a sensational diving catch
sensationally
adverb
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