as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
Now, as a parent to two small children myself, Margo’s choice stirred up a lot of feelings for me, especially because this exact narrative — a young, twenty-something woman decides to keep her baby after getting impregnated by a married professor — is also playing out on HBO’s Rooster.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The Tylenol crisis The warm feelings around the brand didn’t last.
—Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Martins told him Miller’s feelings aligned with the story of UCF, a 62-year-old university still looking to prove itself.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Men’s letters to Shere overflow with complex feelings.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The thoughtful Moon conjoins messenger Mercury in your 2nd House of Money and Self-Worth, helping feelings and numbers speak the same language.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
As was her nature, Elizabeth kept her feelings about this incident, which included Nixon daring to send her a how-to manual on the subject, to herself.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
As the graceful Moon opposes Jupiter later, big feelings meet even bigger hopes.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lee, who grew up a fan of chicken nuggets, echoed the feelings of childhood nostalgia, and why McDonald’s was more than a fast-food place.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The Tylenol crisis The warm feelings around the brand didn’t last.
—Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Martins told him Miller’s feelings aligned with the story of UCF, a 62-year-old university still looking to prove itself.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Men’s letters to Shere overflow with complex feelings.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The thoughtful Moon conjoins messenger Mercury in your 2nd House of Money and Self-Worth, helping feelings and numbers speak the same language.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
As was her nature, Elizabeth kept her feelings about this incident, which included Nixon daring to send her a how-to manual on the subject, to herself.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
As the graceful Moon opposes Jupiter later, big feelings meet even bigger hopes.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lee, who grew up a fan of chicken nuggets, echoed the feelings of childhood nostalgia, and why McDonald’s was more than a fast-food place.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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Give siblings one-on-one time with parents as well as plenty of time to explore their own interests and passions.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The days of the secluded mathematician chalking up a blackboard have largely given way to a collaborative spirit as math has become increasingly technical.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Customized services from the building’s concierge available to all include events such as wine and spirits tastings that will bring neighbors together.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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