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 But at least, in this instance, it comes fueled by feelings more acutely personal than mere individual glory. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Yes, some events do occur, which, yes, cause many of these characters to feel a variety of feelings against a colorful array of settings. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 Brooke Hogan is all up in her feelings more than a year after the death of her famous father Hulk Hogan. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 The film’s listing in the Tokyo program is upfront about its aim to explore the complicated feelings that follow a loss, including numbness. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 Brian Anderson, a professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University, says our brains can learn to attach new, gentler feelings to the same seasonal cues, and that starts with giving yourself room to breathe. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 As your ruling planet, Mercury, stations direct in your 3rd house, feelings of deja vu abound, or maybe just coming full circle after getting sidetracked on the scenic route. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 That proved to be accurate, though finalization will take much longer, giving stockholders and regulators time to voice their feelings about the acquisition. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 The candidates were asked to rate the state of health care in America and to share their feelings about the Affordable Care Act. — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
  • These dioramas are a snapshot in time that allow children to cultivate their own imagination and passions.
    — Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Through interactions with industry professionals from brands like Vogue, Allure, Teen Vogue, GQ, and more, students explore their passions in photography, video, social media, fashion, digital design, and beyond.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Vallow Daybell holds doomsday religious beliefs and has claimed that people in her life were possessed by evil spirits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Mariah Carey is getting into the Christmas spirit with Gucci.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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