as in spontaneous
arising from deeply-felt feelings and responses as opposed to conscious intellect
He had a visceral reaction to the sight of blood.
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Recent Examples of visceral
The 94-minute film takes place in real time and is an intense, visceral recreation of events, based on the memories of those who were there.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
For many nations on the continent, the need for the EU is visceral.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
The objects on view are visceral, drawing us into three decades of Elster’s creative practices.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Featuring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone, the film stabs at political satire but is best enjoyed for its visceral campy pleasures.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
For many nations on the continent, the need for the EU is visceral.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
The objects on view are visceral, drawing us into three decades of Elster’s creative practices.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Featuring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone, the film stabs at political satire but is best enjoyed for its visceral campy pleasures.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
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For travelers looking for nearby, spontaneous adventures, Airbnb’s summer report also shares the top trending domestic destinations among US guests this summer, with unique stays ranging from cozy cabins to beach house retreats.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Yet for shows like the one in Houston, Erivo is aiming for something looser, more spontaneous, slightly lower-key.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Most mechanical keyboards use a flat ribbon cable to connect the PCB to the bottom case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Apart from the reflex response to a jump scare, the purpose of almost any horror movie is to disturb you.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The Loewe Grand inicio is a powerful two-way speaker with a bass reflex system and is available as a floor-standing speaker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Her runway debut made a powerful case for natural beauty, nostalgic glamour, and Black women as the blueprint.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Atlantic Aviation in Aspen, Colorado, also carries an upscale lodge look, though its location and design lets private fliers to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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This reactive approach overlooks strong candidates who bring growth potential.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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According to the Tylenol team, the move into supplements was strategic in order to be able to offer consumers both reactive support with medication and proactive support with this new product.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Home in foreclosure, a mobile mechanic Online records show that his Canby Street home was in foreclosure last year and sold in September for $60,000.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the footage, a large coastal carpet python rests on a mechanic shop's floor.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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