as in feelings
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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Recent Examples of emotions
After a fruitless Minnesota power play, emotions started to boil over, as a tie-up along the boards in the Toronto end of the ice devolved into a full-on scrum, with players from both teams ending up in the penalty box.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
But what truly sets her apart is her drive to connect art with people’s experiences and emotions.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The camera frequently lingers in close-up on faces, patiently observing and capturing fleeting emotions, allowing the character’s inner world to emerge through small gestures and expressions rather than overt storytelling.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Ambition, obsession, and a convenient humanity were enough, and Hoffman etched those turbulent emotions in every frame.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Different emotions, different vibes.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
And the emotions ran high postgame.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
To win, Bhatia overcame swirling emotions to summon the best golf of his young career to apply pressure on Berger, who finally cracked down the stretch and opened the door.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
But what truly sets her apart is her drive to connect art with people’s experiences and emotions.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The camera frequently lingers in close-up on faces, patiently observing and capturing fleeting emotions, allowing the character’s inner world to emerge through small gestures and expressions rather than overt storytelling.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Ambition, obsession, and a convenient humanity were enough, and Hoffman etched those turbulent emotions in every frame.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Different emotions, different vibes.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
And the emotions ran high postgame.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
To win, Bhatia overcame swirling emotions to summon the best golf of his young career to apply pressure on Berger, who finally cracked down the stretch and opened the door.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotions
Noun
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And, in fact, feelings of pride in our nation, per Gallup polling released last June, are at an all-time low.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because while the chords were simple, the melody was really sophisticated.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is because the hormones provide key lubrication to keep the chords loose and moist.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotions. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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