Synonyms for
Sensational
Definition
causing great public interest and excitement
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Common collocations
- sensational news
- sensational story
- sensational performance
- sensational success
- sensational claims
- sensational headlines
- sensational discovery
Word family
noun sensation
adverb sensationally
Usage note
Often used to describe something that causes great public interest, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration or even scandal. Can also mean excellent or wonderful in an informal context.
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Example sentences
- The movie was sensational and kept me on the edge of my seat.
- The singer's performance was sensational and received a standing ovation.
- The news of the discovery was sensational and made headlines worldwide.
- The party was sensational and everyone had a great time.
- The athlete's performance was sensational and broke a world record.
Quotes
'I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.' - Dido Armstrong
'I think it's sensational when people love my stories, but I don't know why they love them.' - Stephen King
'I love having my daughter, but I was not prepared for the fact that I was gonna have to spend a lot of time with her.' - Amy Poehler
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