as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
Does this man still have feelings for his ex?
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Because Evan is masking his own feelings.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Kelly bottled up the bright feelings of this positive time and poured them into God Must Really Love Me.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Doctors should keep patients feelings in mind and understand their wellbeing also includes their mental health.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Staying composed and poised and denying your feelings.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Ilan Goldenberg, who served as an adviser to Kamala Harris and is now a senior official at J Street, a left-leaning advocacy group, thinks the feelings are misplaced.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Unable to hold back her feelings, Percy tells him everything.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
After weeks of noise around the status of his recovery from a serious hamstring injury, Chelsea winger Estevao has finally shared his thoughts and feelings publicly in recent days.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Because Evan is masking his own feelings.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Kelly bottled up the bright feelings of this positive time and poured them into God Must Really Love Me.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Doctors should keep patients feelings in mind and understand their wellbeing also includes their mental health.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Staying composed and poised and denying your feelings.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Ilan Goldenberg, who served as an adviser to Kamala Harris and is now a senior official at J Street, a left-leaning advocacy group, thinks the feelings are misplaced.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Unable to hold back her feelings, Percy tells him everything.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
After weeks of noise around the status of his recovery from a serious hamstring injury, Chelsea winger Estevao has finally shared his thoughts and feelings publicly in recent days.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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Helping locals find their passions Though its patrons come from beyond Hollywood — Miami Shores, North Miami, Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, even Boca Raton — Champagne Shack is all about the locals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Yet, her art endures and embodies the contradictions and passions that defined her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The appearance represented one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival’s history and fulfilled organizers’ goal of bringing an artist whose work aligned with the spirit of Juneteenth.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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