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
Given the themes of mental illness and its treatments, those who follow meditation may note the allusion to the Blue Sky practice, where thoughts and emotions are seen as passing clouds against the backdrop of a constant, unchanging blue sky that represents the mind.
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Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
As the month winds down, February asks you to slow down and listen more closely to what your emotions are revealing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Game director Cary Trzcinski made sure emotions did not boil over and lead to a melee, sticking his thick body and fierce game face into one brewing moment in the second half.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Recommending the film to colleagues feels a little like an HR violation, but the kinky undercurrents and unsettling emotions are worth it.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For certain listeners, hearing the Blue Nile for the first time activates a part of your brain that exists beyond language and between emotions.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
Be perceptive and ask questions when necessary, as that’s the best path to untangle emotions from facts and craft a solution that respects privacy.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
The Carolina Panthers saw their season come to an end in a way that tugged on all sorts of emotions — after a game that was equal parts thrilling and blissful and heartbreaking.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Learning how to regulate your emotions is a form of emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), that all leaders need to master, leadership expert Scott Mautz wrote for CNBC Make It in July 2024.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
As the month winds down, February asks you to slow down and listen more closely to what your emotions are revealing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Game director Cary Trzcinski made sure emotions did not boil over and lead to a melee, sticking his thick body and fierce game face into one brewing moment in the second half.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Recommending the film to colleagues feels a little like an HR violation, but the kinky undercurrents and unsettling emotions are worth it.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For certain listeners, hearing the Blue Nile for the first time activates a part of your brain that exists beyond language and between emotions.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
Be perceptive and ask questions when necessary, as that’s the best path to untangle emotions from facts and craft a solution that respects privacy.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
The Carolina Panthers saw their season come to an end in a way that tugged on all sorts of emotions — after a game that was equal parts thrilling and blissful and heartbreaking.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Learning how to regulate your emotions is a form of emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), that all leaders need to master, leadership expert Scott Mautz wrote for CNBC Make It in July 2024.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotions
Noun
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Two of these are tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation, and CBD, which has no psychoactive effect.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In an opinion piece for the Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día published Tuesday, the Boricua hitmaker said Bad Bunny’s accomplishment stirred deep feelings within him.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In addition to occasional bursts of folk songs, there are outstanding new compositions by Mario Batkovic that move from a quick, nerve-jangling pulse to a full surge of mournful chords in a late sequence.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its seductive chords, its shocking sounds, somehow pierce one’s normal resistance, cutting through snow and ice and whatever else has gummed up one’s works.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Emotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotions. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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