1
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
an overall feeling of happiness about their new home
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2
as in passions
feelings plural
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
an interesting think piece in which the congresswoman expressed her feelings about our nation's most pressing problems
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as in feel
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
that odd feeling of forward movement you get when the parked car next to you backs out
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as in sympathy
sorrow or the capacity to feel sorrow for another's suffering or misfortune
a rich person without much feeling for those who are less fortunate
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of great feeling, the princess wanted to use her status and influence to help the needy
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as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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as in touching
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
feel this blanket and perceive how soft it is
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as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
with the birth of their first child the couple came to feel true happiness for the first time
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
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5
as in fumbling
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the sudden blackout had us feeling around in the dark for a flashlight
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as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
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as in loving
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Recent Examples of feeling
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
The caramel and vanilla bourbon become even more pronounced, creating this cozy, wrap-you-up-in-a-blanket feeling that’s absolutely addictive.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
The jeans have a draping effect without feeling bulky, and the high-rise fit helps keep my shape cinched in.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Or, King Charles’ feelings about his wife.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
The caramel and vanilla bourbon become even more pronounced, creating this cozy, wrap-you-up-in-a-blanket feeling that’s absolutely addictive.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This type of bag will keep your essentials close without feeling bulky.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
The jeans have a draping effect without feeling bulky, and the high-rise fit helps keep my shape cinched in.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling
Noun
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Don't hide from the layers of emotions and frustrations.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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King's works have always run on big, outsized emotions, and De Palma, with all his extra-ness, may have been the perfect director to first bring the author's work to the screen.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s like one of my biggest passions.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your passions, Cookson can also bring aboard a dive maestro with full kit, specialist naturalist guides, yoga instructors or professional photographers to discreetly capture the voyage in cinematic detail.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and baobab extract give the powder its silky feel and keep your skin from drying out, while amethyst powder and quartz impart a soft, radiant glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last season, Kelly doing something like this probably earned little sympathy from LSU fans because the Tigers underperformed.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Characters like Sophie, who decide against parenthood, are portrayed with sympathy and respect; but so too are the relationships between parents and children, which the game presents as meaningful.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having a solid structure in place can allow kindness to thrive without compromising the performance of your team or operations.—
Roxana Diaconu,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your loving kindness stays with me.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Use Intuition To Anticipate Future Trends A leader’s intuition is their backstage pass to the future—spotting unseen patterns, sensing cultural shifts and making bold moves before data catches up.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Saturday’s forecast for Columbia calls for high heat and humidity, with temperature perhaps touching 97 degrees Fahrenheit.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even Roki Sasaki seemed to find some velocity in his most recent outing in the minors, touching 100 mph several times.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Feeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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