sensationally

adverb

Definition of sensationallynext
as in wonderfully

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Recent Examples of sensationally But the new scheme to build sensationally costly and colossal bands of AI satellites, Zubrin adds, could lead to SpaceX’s financial crash and burn. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Vartkessian renders them neither clinically nor sensationally—a fine line to walk—and cherry-picking details for this review feels grossly reductive, like a thumbnail sketch of a scene of desolation. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 Now, there is a very, very big difference between words that may indirectly foster violence and policies that directly carry them out, and calling out someone sensationally is not the same as shooting them in the streets, full stop. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026 Nigeria beat Greece to top the group and Bulgaria saw off an Argentina team missing the legendary Diego Maradona, who had sensationally failed a doping test. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 On 13 May 2026, by which time his book had gone to press, the South Carolina supreme court sensationally overturned the murder conviction, citing ‘shocking jury interference’ by the clerk to the court. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 The Dátil Coffee Shop serves speciality coffee from Mexico’s top coffee-growing regions, such as Chiapas and Oaxaca, sweet pastries, and sensationally good chocolate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Many associate Baresi with the glory to come, but Milan were sensationally relegated in 1980 for the first time in their history after their owner and a couple of players were implicated in the Totonero betting scandal. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Every congressional candidate endorsed by Zohran Mamdani won—including, most sensationally, Darializa Avila Chevalier, who ousted the ten-year incumbent, Adriano Espaillat. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensationally
  1. wonderfully
  2. marvelously
  3. superbly
  4. deliciously
  5. excellently
  6. delightfully
  7. gloriously
  8. charmingly
Adverb
  • Coop — who has been practicing his knots, learning how to drive the tender, and generally being attentive and curious about his new job — does wonderfully, which earns him some praise from the bosun.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • Those two plus Brad Marchand assure that the Cats will be the most wonderfully annoying team to play in the NHL.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of wonderfully
Adverb
  • The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
Definition of marvelously
Adverb
  • McGill’s superbly nuanced calls, runs, and trills elicited commentary from a second audience, perched in the trees above—a colloquium of finches, towhees, titmice, kingbirds, juncos, and Eurasian collared doves.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • The pitch, as expected, appeared to have lost its spite nearing lunch when Latham, who had hung tough for 74 deliveries, tried turning Jofra Archer to the leg side but found a leading edge that Jacob Bethell superbly snatched out of the air at gully.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Definition of superbly
Adverb
  • This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • Senesi, whose instinct is to win the ball high, complements his game more naturally, as does Kevin Danso, who ended the season excellently and should not be overlooked.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2026
  • The smooth, sweet soft serve paired excellently with the crunchy and slightly salty rice crisps.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of excellently
Adverb
  • That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • Follow the babe with the power into Jim Henson’s gloriously weird fantasy wonderland, where goblins sing, doors argue, and David Bowie’s Goblin King serves enough glam-rock charisma to power an entire kingdom.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 June 2026
  • Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Definition of gloriously
Adverb
  • The effect is charmingly chic (and, it must be said, perfect for a summer wedding or a Euro vacation).
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 2026
  • Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 June 2026
Definition of charmingly

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“Sensationally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensationally. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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