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 sadness comes from a loss, defeat, or humiliation, and is accompanied by a feeling of helplessness and self-pity.
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Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
There’s a feeling of music history that comes from classic rock.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
So there’s a feeling of vindictiveness and petulance that’s in there, but there’s also a practicality to it, too.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
Friday night’s start had a feeling of finality to it for Clayton Kershaw.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
There’s a feeling of music history that comes from classic rock.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
So there’s a feeling of vindictiveness and petulance that’s in there, but there’s also a practicality to it, too.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
Friday night’s start had a feeling of finality to it for Clayton Kershaw.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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“A feeling of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feeling%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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