as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
These feelings of inferiority were, at times, amplified at home.
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
One way Amplified Minds helps people process their feelings is through free music and art therapy classes.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
In the video, a PhD student explored why — at a time when people are more connected than ever — there are increasing rates of loneliness, fear and feelings of disassociation from the world.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The app carries the feelings of three billion people—and unthinkable power to shape society.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Yet, quietly, staff realised the lack of recognition was received as a snub and a sign that the club cared more about Salah’s feelings than the history-making success of another one of its key players — Senegal had never previously won AFCON.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Yet many divorces follow a similar trajectory, and most of the feelings women experience during that process are universal.
—Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Long Names for Girls Often drawing from Italian, Latin, Greek, and more, these romantic-sounding long names evoke feelings of refinement and poise.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
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But their weekend is interrupted by an unexpected visitor whose presence tests the limits of mutual desire and causes passions to collide, leading to fatal consequences.—
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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