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 the lingering resentments are probably rooted in your feelings about his grandfather – your brother – and the boy’s parents. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 No one should have to endure a procedure as unsafe as hers, yet even safety doesn’t always guarantee respite from fear, pain, and grief—feelings that one-note sloganeering about empowerment relegate to a lonely darkness. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The musical is set in late 19th-century Germany and tells an often dark story of teenagers dealing with their awakening sexuality and feelings of love. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 His work really opened the door for me for what contemporary theater could do, with his characters who have these deep feelings and incredibly articulate, but also speak like human beings speak and think. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Plenty of music coming from the Caribbean in the past few years has mirrored those feelings, but to the surprise of some, it’s been channeled most prominently via reggaeton, dembow, reparto, and other sounds typically associated with partying. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 This truly was how everything played out, and these people’s feelings are very real. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Uneasy feelings activate self-critical thoughts as the moon agitates Chiron. — Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
  • Above them hang paintings, art being another of Perea’s passions, most of them made by his friends.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Much like the desires of the IOC, the question can be posed as to whether focusing on our common passions in sport can help create a way out of divisiveness and show off the benefits of economic interdependence.
    — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Combs was a beacon of inspiration not just for the Black community, but for those who admired the classic American spirit of forging one’s own destiny.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Taylor Swift showed her team spirit—in the form of jewelry—at Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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