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 Alina Sanchez, a graduating senior and salutatorian at Cristo Rey High School in Sacramento, the end of senior year has brought a wave of emotions.
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Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Launched within JioHotstar with more than 100 original titles, Tadka features vertical, episodic stories ranging from 30 to 60 seconds, designed for mobile-first consumption with narratives rooted in everyday emotions, relationships and contemporary Indian culture.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
There are hints of emotion, and violence, and intimidation, and occasionally hope, but the whole thing can feel fractured, like postcards from a movie instead of the actual thing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Police said that ambulances from other Connecticut towns assisted numerous juveniles who were overcome with emotion at the scene.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Launched within JioHotstar with more than 100 original titles, Tadka features vertical, episodic stories ranging from 30 to 60 seconds, designed for mobile-first consumption with narratives rooted in everyday emotions, relationships and contemporary Indian culture.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
There are hints of emotion, and violence, and intimidation, and occasionally hope, but the whole thing can feel fractured, like postcards from a movie instead of the actual thing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Police said that ambulances from other Connecticut towns assisted numerous juveniles who were overcome with emotion at the scene.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotion
Noun
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Border Patrol agents can’t just pull someone over based on a feeling or appearance.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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As middle sister, seventeen-year-old Adriana trains for the World Championships with new partner Brayden, while still harboring feelings for her first love and former partner, Freddie.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
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The investment aligns with Lululemon’s Impact Agenda 2030, which targets a 60 percent intensity reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Noun
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As the song fades, a single arpeggiated guitar remains, its fractured chord refusing to resolve.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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For Black musicians, this often means softening hard or sharp edges with safe, major-key chords.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Exercise can build social connections Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
Donna Blankinship,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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A little over 300 days ago, Manchester City found themselves in a state of tactical flux, preparing for a crucial Champions League tie at the Santiago Bernabeu with a sense of dread.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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There will be plenty of other teams with interest in adding him, but the Hoosiers would make a ton of sense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Multiple real-life accounts of Bessette will be shared, most of them citing her enormous charisma and warmth; her ability to make others feel absolutely seen.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Productivity and output went up; passion and joy went down.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
8 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, Font says, her passion to be onstage and make music remained strong.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Along with vibrant shopping and entertainment options, Sacramento’s downtown has been the site in recent years of violence that required swift police response, including gun violence this past weekend.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Yet the cost of violence, contraband, tax evasion and environmental crime can be measured in the tens of billions of dollars every year and serves as a major drag on Brazil’s economic growth and stability.—
Robert Muggah,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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