as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
The show helps young viewers learn social skills like sharing, apologizing, and managing big feelings.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Yet every year, this terrified little animal is subjected to loud announcers and noisy crowds and held up and waved around without any regard for his feelings, welfare, or instincts.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Organizers say the format encourages folks to share personal stories, explore their feelings and/or simply listen to other perspectives in a supportive atmosphere.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
But those are still words about feelings, not feelings themselves.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Marijuana, meanwhile, is any part of the plant — or product made from it — that contains higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
These feelings of inferiority were, at times, amplified at home.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
One way Amplified Minds helps people process their feelings is through free music and art therapy classes.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The app carries the feelings of three billion people—and unthinkable power to shape society.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Yet every year, this terrified little animal is subjected to loud announcers and noisy crowds and held up and waved around without any regard for his feelings, welfare, or instincts.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Organizers say the format encourages folks to share personal stories, explore their feelings and/or simply listen to other perspectives in a supportive atmosphere.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
But those are still words about feelings, not feelings themselves.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Marijuana, meanwhile, is any part of the plant — or product made from it — that contains higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
These feelings of inferiority were, at times, amplified at home.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
One way Amplified Minds helps people process their feelings is through free music and art therapy classes.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The app carries the feelings of three billion people—and unthinkable power to shape society.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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But their weekend is interrupted by an unexpected visitor whose presence tests the limits of mutual desire and causes passions to collide, leading to fatal consequences.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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