a feeling of
idiom
: a sensation of (some emotional or physical state, such as comfort, loyalty, safety, etc.)
The new security patrols gave residents a feeling of safety.
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The fabric will evoke a feeling of warmth and rest.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s a feeling of optimism laced with caution, which is the best way to make important decisions, especially about family.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Settlage prefers focusing on vitality, or the energy and enthusiasm that contribute to a feeling of aliveness.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
My wife began to develop a feeling of abandonment from someone who was supposed to be her mother-in-law.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s a feeling of optimism laced with caution, which is the best way to make important decisions, especially about family.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Settlage prefers focusing on vitality, or the energy and enthusiasm that contribute to a feeling of aliveness.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
My wife began to develop a feeling of abandonment from someone who was supposed to be her mother-in-law.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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“A feeling of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feeling%20of. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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