as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Who are you supposed to go to with these feelings of vulnerability?
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Simply experience your feelings and go read something that brings you some real pleasure.
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Growing up always brings up bittersweet feelings.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Two days after Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier called out WNBA leadership, Indiana Fever guards Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham added their voices to the conversation, sharing their feelings on the league’s leadership, officiating and the CBA negotiations.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At last Chiefs-Jags won by a single vote as the panel repaired to the Quill & Swill Pub to mend frayed feelings with old friend Jim Beam.
—Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Emotional cheating occurs when someone develops a strong connection with someone other than their committed partner, leading to them sharing intimate thoughts, feelings and experiences, Sara Kuburic, a psychotherapist, previously wrote in USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Who are you supposed to go to with these feelings of vulnerability?
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Simply experience your feelings and go read something that brings you some real pleasure.
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Growing up always brings up bittersweet feelings.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Two days after Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier called out WNBA leadership, Indiana Fever guards Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham added their voices to the conversation, sharing their feelings on the league’s leadership, officiating and the CBA negotiations.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At last Chiefs-Jags won by a single vote as the panel repaired to the Quill & Swill Pub to mend frayed feelings with old friend Jim Beam.
—Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Emotional cheating occurs when someone develops a strong connection with someone other than their committed partner, leading to them sharing intimate thoughts, feelings and experiences, Sara Kuburic, a psychotherapist, previously wrote in USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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The competitors are diverse and offer new perspectives and passions for the game, according to CBS.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throughout an offseason devoted to expansive training, that spirit was on full display — including during the lively knockout games at Prentiss’ gym.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wrangler and Filson have come together to create a collection that captures the spirit of the American frontier.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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