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 addition, the Heat offers a feeling of familiarity, with James spending four seasons with the Heat from 2010 to 2014 and winning NBA championships with the organization in 2012 and 2013 across four NBA Finals appearances. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 In aggregate, the expansions contribute to a feeling of oversaturation, of too-muchness. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 The Symposium, for all its specificity, has a feeling of timelessness about it. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Looking down at a workout plan and seeing a particular exercise can either incite a feeling of dread or generate enthusiasm. Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 5 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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