1
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
a sentiment of happiness and goodwill
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2
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
antiwar sentiments
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Recent Examples of sentiment
The growing sentiment favoring Edwards comes on the heels of a transcendent season from Edwards, who became one of the best three-point shooters in the league.
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Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Consumer sentiment edged a hair lower early this month to a preliminary reading of 55, the University of Michigan said Friday — a weak level rarely seen in the post-World War II era.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Clooney, who was joined on the red carpet by wife Amal, swiftly echoed the sentiment.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2013, for example, there was a decline in consumer sentiment coinciding with concerns over the debt ceiling being breached.
—Joanne Hsu, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Consumer sentiment edged a hair lower early this month to a preliminary reading of 55, the University of Michigan said Friday — a weak level rarely seen in the post-World War II era.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Clooney, who was joined on the red carpet by wife Amal, swiftly echoed the sentiment.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2013, for example, there was a decline in consumer sentiment coinciding with concerns over the debt ceiling being breached.
—Joanne Hsu, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiment
Noun
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Luminous and lustrous, Luminous Blue celebrates indigo in its most expressive form—deep, bright blues that shimmer with energy and emotion.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Chinouriri only recently started penning love songs that capture emotions as intense as the ones that show up across her debut album What a Devastating Turn of Events.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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In their opinion, the bank hasn’t adequately compensated Epstein’s victims.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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On a crowded row of steps in front of the adjacent library, Simcha Cohen was coming to terms with her own complicated feelings.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Derek likes to mess with reality and try to capture a feeling on-camera instead of rehearsing everything to death.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Treating customers with dignity and respect is a founding belief at Publix.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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One of the jurors said deliberations were poisoned by a belief among some jurors that a member of the panel had been paid off by Weinstein or his lawyers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The absurdity of the situation struck a chord with viewers, many of whom suggested that the man’s reaction was a symptom of extreme stress.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Grammy award-winning country singer is striking a political chord in the immigration debate.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rowling continues to speak out and be drawn into online battles about her views, but the controversies don’t seem to be affecting the star power behind new Potter projects.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Cromwell said the fight started with spectators arguing over someone standing up and blocking the view of the game for other fans.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And while your mind may immediately go to the always sunny beaches in Florida or the upscale vibe of Hilton Head Island, the often overlooked sleepier towns are well worth a visit.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Not on his wife’s behalf but, rather, for the fact that he’d been given this luxury, had spent his life tending to his mind in the space that his wife had cleared for him.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Sentiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiment. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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