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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Color experts regard the combination of analogous hues, whether expressed in green and purple interior design or purple flowers emerging from green foliage, as highly desirable both aesthetically and emotionally, creating a feeling of irresistible calm. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 They’ve been almost monomaniacally determined to deliver a climactic final eight episodes that provide not only a feeling of resolution, but of satisfying inevitability. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025 It’s run by people who have a feeling of togetherness. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025 The Beautyrest adjustable bed has pre-empted your modification needs in many ways, from head-and foot-rest incline options to a zero-gravity preset that provides a feeling of weightlessness. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a feeling of

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“A feeling of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feeling%20of. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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