1
as in feeling
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
my emotions after hearing the shocking news went from utter disbelief to overwhelming sorrow
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
the emotion that the singer is able to instill in "Amazing Grace" is truly stirring
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Recent Examples of emotion
For me, the emotion is the seed, the spectacle is the tree hidden inside.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
26 June 2026
There’s no place for emotions on a tennis court.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The challenge comes when emotion replaces planning.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
By crafting a revenge mission driven by a canine companion, but without fleshing out the emotions behind it, the movie ends up robotic in its unfurling.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for emotion
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
26 June 2026
There’s no place for emotions on a tennis court.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The challenge comes when emotion replaces planning.
—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
By crafting a revenge mission driven by a canine companion, but without fleshing out the emotions behind it, the movie ends up robotic in its unfurling.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for emotion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotion
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Whether those moments carry the same depth of feeling by the time the finale rolls around is another matter.
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For someone whose path to that sisterhood involved survival shows, multiple years of training, and a college deposit paid the day before her life changed, that feeling took a long time to find.
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For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.
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The result is a movement whose surfaces absorb and redirect light in alternating intensities, oscillating in an almost alchemical interplay of matte depth and metallic sheen as the wrist moves.
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Much of the credit needs to be given to the chord changes that the Beatles invoked in their songs.
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In the 12th-most leftward-leaning congressional district in the country, one that backed Mamdani by nearly 25 percentage points in November’s mayoral general election, this message seems to be striking a chord.
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More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
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And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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Tender swelling, redness or warmth — sometimes with painful or frequent urination or fever — may be epididymitis, the condition Johnson had.
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By/Rosie Jane's Rosie Eau de Parfum takes a softer, more modern approach, pairing delicate rose petals with skin-like musk and a white amber base that adds a touch of warmth.
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The real-life Space Camp at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, was a dream destination for any kid with an interest in science, math, and space exploration — the ultimate trip for tweens and teens with a passion for science and technology.
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Maybe World Cup visitors' passion for America's favorite condiment has reawakened some national pride here.
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One Haitian man who left the country in 2023, speaking on condition of anonymity, described a reality of constant violence and instability.
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The film has been effectively banned in Boll’s native Germany, due to depictions of extreme violence and seemingly anti-immigrant message, according to The Telegraph.
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“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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