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 Abrams was able to return to the song without being overwhelmed by the feelings that came with writing it. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ye, YG, Black Thought, Larry June and others, the album also finds Game seemingly airing out some long-simmering feelings about none other than Kendrick Lamar. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 My clients have found this to be a very effective strategy to ensure there are no surprises, big disappointments or overwhelming, stressful situations that then lead to disgruntled feelings for both the owner and staff. Hanneke Antonelli, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Companies market high-protein diets to encourage weight loss because consuming more protein tends to increase feelings of fullness. Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Five years after Mercedes’ winning streak was interrupted, Wolff pauses when describing his feelings about its comeback. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The made their feelings known at Wrigley Field, often outshouting Cubs fans. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Last year, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix began working on an initiative that involved holding listening sessions with young people about their thoughts and feelings on various topics, including faith and family life. Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 But what frightened me most was not death alone, but the idea of dying before my writings reached the world—that my story would disappear with me, and that my feelings, my memories, my identity, and my human experience would be erased. Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • However, this sudden change will give Christophe the opportunity to discover new passions like swimming and music, and to make friends who will forever mark his life.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Basketball and baseball were his sporting passions growing up in New York, before embarking on a 40-year career in the aviation industry.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And the who, what and why of the vengeful spirit is the narrative pull of the play — along with the tense anticipation of more revelations, suspicions and shocks.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Art represents beauty and self-expression, while healing reflects science and well-being across mind, body and spirit.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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