How to Use sensory in a Sentence

sensory

adjective
  • A study was conducted on sensory stimulation and its effects on the brain.
  • There is a sensory room on each floor.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • Some of our kids have sensory issues and won’t even come in at first.
    — Candi Carter As Told To Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2020
  • The show’s like one of those sensory dancing-fruit videos, just with a bit more plot.
    — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025
  • How to get past this sensory nightmare?
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Fidget toys can also help a child who needs a sensory break.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Read on to learn the top driving trends of sensory design in the year ahead.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Little hands can shake and rattle each sensory treat and tote them around the house.
    — Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Younger kids can fiddle with the toy to keep their hands busy and explore sensory play.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Some nice markers for my daughter, and sensory stuff for my youngest.
    — Molly Osberg, The New Republic, 22 Dec. 2021
  • There is no head, no fingers, no toes, no eyes, no sensory organs.
    — Extra Spicy Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 May 2022
  • Teherani’s goal is to create a slower, more sensory kind of stay for guests.
    — Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Most adults learn best through bite-sized, multi-sensory lessons, says Law.
    — ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Lamor was born with severe sensory needs and is on the autism spectrum.
    — Byron McCauley, Cincinnati.com, 27 Nov. 2019
  • The sensory delight of the tiles and colors.
    — Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • Naples is nothing if not a sensory overload.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Naples is nothing if not a sensory overload.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
  • More broadly, the work reflects a shift in how sensory loss might be addressed.
    — New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
  • But, there are some foolproof ways to choose a sensory-friendly paint color.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Images and sounds flash onscreen in a flood of sensory overload.
    — Erin Qualey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2022
  • That wouldn’t include times when a student chooses to leave class to calm down or go to a sensory room at school.
    — Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2020
  • At times the sheer amount of sensory and contextual detail slows the pace of the book.
    — Frances Nguyen, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2020
  • Younger kids can also play with the toys in a wading pool for fun sensory exploration.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • That sensory effect is the entire point.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
  • Now Tanner sits in a sensory swing in her room and bounces on an exercise ball for breaks.
    — Carrie Goldman, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Squishy, slimy, foamy sensory toys are all the rage right now, from NeeDoh to squishy dumplings.
    — Parents, 6 June 2026
  • The past year alone has brought forth a raft of stories of fine dining that reach beyond sensory pleasure.
    — Mayukh Sen, The New Republic, 19 Oct. 2023
  • And some species even use special sensory organs in their legs to taste and smell their surroundings.
    — Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Lavender’s movement in the breeze and soothing scent add more sensory layers to the space.
    — Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
  • The supreme organ gives most people a vivid sensory perception of the world.
    — R. Douglas Fields, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024

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