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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2
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
That’s where all the talk of emotion and intensity from Week 1 and the Super Bowl Runner-Up Jinx starts to blend.
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
To convey alterations in tone, volume and emotion, a variable typeface is deployed, showing louder voices in a larger font and whispers in smaller text as well as different display options for pitch, non-speech sounds and music.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
With his natural charisma and naked emotion, Thug and Big Bank go all the way back to rapper’s childhood traumas (his apartment complex burning down, his older brother dying in front of him) to try to get to the bottom of his emotional outbursts.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025
But my emotions wouldn’t ease up.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
To convey alterations in tone, volume and emotion, a variable typeface is deployed, showing louder voices in a larger font and whispers in smaller text as well as different display options for pitch, non-speech sounds and music.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
With his natural charisma and naked emotion, Thug and Big Bank go all the way back to rapper’s childhood traumas (his apartment complex burning down, his older brother dying in front of him) to try to get to the bottom of his emotional outbursts.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 11 Sep. 2025
But my emotions wouldn’t ease up.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotion
Noun
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Saying goodbye is never easy, and this golden retriever made sure his feelings were heard loud and clear.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That tends to increase the intensity and frequency of geomagnetic storms.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rapturous arrival struck a chord with President Marcos, who aspired to build his own cult of personality in the Philippines.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The message struck a chord among viewers on the platform.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Though the routine faced timing challenges, Richter's charm and enthusiasm won over the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For most companies and CEOs, the metrics would be preposterously out of reach — among them are an eight-fold increase in market valuation and a 30-fold increase in earnings — but that ignores Musk’s ability to marshal investor enthusiasm and pull off new product launches.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your base is the foundation of any makeup look, but in the year 2025, that doesn’t have to include actual foundation—at least not in the traditional sense.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.—
Sandy Anderson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Boox has added a frontlight to the display that can vary both its brightness and its color warmth.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then, there’s the power to see through all of that, through what could be perceived as pain or a negative situation, and see the colorfulness of my culture, the warmth of my culture, and the community, as well.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Hess talked about chess with a sense of gravity that went beyond interest or mere passion; an elegant move or complex position would light him up.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the gridiron and his partnership with Hot Wheels, Wilson continues to build on his passion for inspiring the next generation through his lifestyle brand, 3BRAND.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's killing, and its aftermath, have stoked deep divisions across the country at a time when political violence was already on the rise.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hate speech that crosses the line into threats of violence is NOT protected by the First Amendment.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotion. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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