feelings

plural of feeling
as in passions
general emotional condition a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings

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Recent Examples of feelings Andriy simply isn’t a good leader — neither empathetic nor precise with his advice for Bobby — but then again, Bobby is also clearly in her feelings. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Someone has probably told you that laughter is the best medicine, but in Cat Cohen’s case, a combination of arthroscopic heart surgery and actual, honest-to-God confronting her feelings onstage has proven an effective long-term care plan. Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 And as Kittle eluded, Aiyuk likely held on to those feelings. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Humans are prone to unconscious biases and struggle with subjective comparisons, frequently relying on gut feelings over objective data. Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 In a poignant scene, the three brothers came together to try to make sense out of the deep feelings of grief and anger of losing their mother, who pretty much forced them to take care of each other while growing up. Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Movement helps regulate stress hormones, can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, may improve mood in ways that make falling asleep easier, and supports the body’s natural sleep-wake rhythms. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 But James has spoken about some of those teams in the past, expressing his feelings toward a few of those organizations. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the world was calcifying; the good feelings that—at least in the United States—followed the end of the Cold War were long gone. Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
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Noun
  • What are the micro stories within your target consumer's passions?
    Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Both women cultivated their own businesses from their passions.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • There are more than 400 original contemporary artworks throughout Ibiza Gran Hotel, with many created by Mediterranean artists whose work reflects the culture and spirit of the region.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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