Experientialists are individuals who believe that personal experience and sensory perception are the keys to understanding the world. Some synonyms for experientialists include empiricists, pragmatists, and phenomenologists. Empiricists prioritize observation and evidence over theory, while pragmatists place emphasis on practicality and usefulness. Phenomenologists focus on the study of subjective experiences and consciousness. Other similar words include perceptualists, sensoryists, and sensualists. These terms describe individuals who believe that sensory experience is crucial to understanding the world and are often associated with fields such as psychology, philosophy, and art.