as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
Instead, online engagement, which includes official website traffic and social media interactions, provides real-time insight into public excitement and feelings.
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William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Venus in Scorpio escalates emotional feelings around your financial security and safety.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
And that hurts my feelings, just to be completely transparent.
—Tommy Dorfman, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Many Republicans expressed feelings of doom, and a sense that New York had crossed a line.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Additionally, its fiber content helps to curb your appetite and promote feelings of fullness.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Our memories are based on our personal feelings, which others might not align with someone else’s — which is okay.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025
If they were considered unimportant to the team’s chances of success, Zidane and Ancelotti did not worry too much if their feelings got hurt.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Venus in Scorpio escalates emotional feelings around your financial security and safety.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
And that hurts my feelings, just to be completely transparent.
—Tommy Dorfman, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Many Republicans expressed feelings of doom, and a sense that New York had crossed a line.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Additionally, its fiber content helps to curb your appetite and promote feelings of fullness.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Our memories are based on our personal feelings, which others might not align with someone else’s — which is okay.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025
If they were considered unimportant to the team’s chances of success, Zidane and Ancelotti did not worry too much if their feelings got hurt.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
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After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In this spirit, as with Bloomsday, there are Midwinter Day marathon readings!—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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