How to Use sensational in a Sentence

sensational

adjective
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  • She looked sensational in her new dress.
  • As a team, the Lakers were sensational from the three-point line.
    — Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Aaron Judge has been sensational, but will need some help from the rest of the lineup in the playoffs.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022
  • None of the spray attacks in the Marina had made the news until they were linked to the sensational Doty case.
    — Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Messi scored a sensational goal in the 94th minute to secure a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2023
  • Doesn’t the most sensational aspect of the format undermine the rest of it?
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The Rockettes are back with sensational high kicks set to state-of-the-art lighting and projections.
    — Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Though the details of the prison break remain sketchy, the initial reports were sensational enough.
    — Mark Landler, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Baylor guard Dale Bonner has been sensational off the bench as of late.
    — Michael Haag, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • But once word was out, newspapers around the world ran with the sensational story.
    — Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022
  • And, of course, Pam looks sensational while doing the rounds of promotions.
    — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Langdon Nordgaard appeared out of bounds but made a sensational diving catch that would put the Phantoms at the KM 10.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2022
  • During the sensational trial that lasted for nearly six weeks, a cell phone video Paul took on the night of the murders was shown to the jury.
    — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • So the three of them went down there and uncovered a body, which was then the subject of one of the most sensational murder trials of the century.
    — Dennis Duncan, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2022
  • As the tale traveled, the details evolved, partly due to desires for more sensational retellings.
    — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Williams won the award with a sensational sophomore season.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 21 July 2023
  • Framber Valdez was sensational on the mound for the Astros, giving up one run on four hits in 6.1 innings and striking out nine.
    — Tim Bielik, cleveland, 31 Oct. 2022
  • While the color has been sensational, the cool weather leading up to peak has also compressed the color change.
    — Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2022
  • For over 20 years since her sensational debut, Nakashima has continued to take on new projects while staying true to her unique style.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Closely evaluate sensational claims: such as for a cure or treatment, a great prize or gift card, or a job offer that sounds too good to be true.
    — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2023
  • What attracts you to telling these sensational true-life stories?
    — Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Sophomore goalie Alex Swartz was sensational with 13 saves, including eight in a first half that ended tied at 1.
    — Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2023
  • For some — the chance to see a banana duct-taped to a wall is to be within touching distance of a sensational moment in recent art history.
    — Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 1 May 2023
  • The abduction itself, one of the most sensational since the Lindbergh baby's, was a fiasco.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2022
  • But Glass pressed the action into the sensational tropes of horror and left the characters and the subject undeveloped.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Midseason Top 20 List last week, was sensational in the second half.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2023
  • ChatGPT’s sensational splash in the mainstream and tech media has yet to subside.
    — Halvard Totland, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The sensational views are only elevated by the inventive cocktail menu and tasty small plates meant to be shared.
    — Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • David and Kate’s film reveals the deeper story behind the sensational headline.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The performers had seasoned and proved even more sensational.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023

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