a feeling of
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: 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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What many fans want to see is clear direction and leadership, a feeling of things being firmly gripped and acted upon.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The rooms There are just 19 rooms here—a deliberate decision to create a feeling of intimacy, and to make guests feel that Madrid, even if only for a few days, can truly be home.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Mason hopes the show, set to be hosted by Trevor Noah, will give viewers a feeling of unity and uplift.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s a feeling of double vision around Stella.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The rooms There are just 19 rooms here—a deliberate decision to create a feeling of intimacy, and to make guests feel that Madrid, even if only for a few days, can truly be home.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Mason hopes the show, set to be hosted by Trevor Noah, will give viewers a feeling of unity and uplift.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s a feeling of double vision around Stella.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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“A feeling of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feeling%20of. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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