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
This isn’t about needing time to work through intense emotions or to sort out thoughts, because that’s normally conveyed.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The emotions of that victory two years ago were apparent at the time — Sirianni was bombastic exiting the field after the emotional win — but there is no concept of revenge this time.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Setting guardrails can help quiet your emotions Awareness alone is not enough.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The character of Penny Lane creates emotions that resonate with the audience.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The emotions of Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment move into her head.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Locally, emotions ran high at a vigil held Thursday evening at UCI.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most concerningly for her fans, Sabalenka – never one to shy away from being vocal on the court – has occasionally let her emotions get the better of her, particularly at Roland Garros.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Showing emotions and masculinity are not categorically exclusive.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The emotions of that victory two years ago were apparent at the time — Sirianni was bombastic exiting the field after the emotional win — but there is no concept of revenge this time.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Setting guardrails can help quiet your emotions Awareness alone is not enough.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The character of Penny Lane creates emotions that resonate with the audience.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The emotions of Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment move into her head.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Locally, emotions ran high at a vigil held Thursday evening at UCI.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most concerningly for her fans, Sabalenka – never one to shy away from being vocal on the court – has occasionally let her emotions get the better of her, particularly at Roland Garros.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Showing emotions and masculinity are not categorically exclusive.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotions
Noun
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Listen To Your Gut With Clarity Gut feelings are not mystical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, Manchis' heroic deed left the dog with damage to her vocal chords, and her bark has shifted into a low rasp, Zarate added to the outlet.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the pianist executed a seventeen-note syncopated rhythm simultaneously with a chord sequence of twenty-nine chords.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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