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
There’s so many conflicting emotions.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Long and his colleagues are on the lookout for long-term problems with cognition, emotions and motor abilities.
—Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Even the most well-meaning fans can be fickle and entitled at times, especially when someone else’s emotions are viewed merely as a means of accessing, or escaping, their own.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Each verse is a heartfelt exploration of sorrow, capturing the complexity of human emotions in the face of separation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Keeping their emotions in check comes at a price.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
As Eddie Nketiah took the perfect touch to bring the ball down and volley it through the legs of goalkeeper Alisson, Oliver Glasner was not the only person inside Selhurst Park unable to rein in his emotions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Long and his colleagues are on the lookout for long-term problems with cognition, emotions and motor abilities.
—Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Even the most well-meaning fans can be fickle and entitled at times, especially when someone else’s emotions are viewed merely as a means of accessing, or escaping, their own.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Each verse is a heartfelt exploration of sorrow, capturing the complexity of human emotions in the face of separation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Keeping their emotions in check comes at a price.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
As Eddie Nketiah took the perfect touch to bring the ball down and volley it through the legs of goalkeeper Alisson, Oliver Glasner was not the only person inside Selhurst Park unable to rein in his emotions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotions
Noun
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And for about 10 seconds, the chords sure sound like a Dessner track.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Portman mouthed the words throughout, while Depp remained stone-faced with a guitar in his lap, finally playing the song’s closing chords.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Emotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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