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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In an interview, a candidate who naturally matches an interviewer's pace and tone can create a feeling of connection that gets mistaken for cultural fit. Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Staring out at the beach below, perfectly framed by an arch decorated with a mural of Ulysses’s ship, a feeling of well-being washed over me. Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 To walk through Dulles is to conjure a feeling of unmatched possibility. Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 Studying clips of his first season as a BBC pundit, Wayne Rooney could not shake a feeling of dissatisfaction. Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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