as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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Yvonne Villasenor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
Governed by the ever-changing moon, a celestial body associated with feelings, memories, comfort and our inner world, Cancers are highly receptive to their surroundings, often sensing tension before anyone says a word.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Following the bill’s withdrawal, wine industry groups’ feelings ranged from relief to disappointment.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Watching Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum pine for each other while separated by Casa Amor and realize their feelings for each other while unable to talk was sincerely romantic.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Over time, the way a partner smells can become tied to feelings of safety, comfort or stress, depending on the state of the relationship.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Because Evan is masking his own feelings.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Steady structure builds trust and eases big feelings today.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Yvonne Villasenor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
Governed by the ever-changing moon, a celestial body associated with feelings, memories, comfort and our inner world, Cancers are highly receptive to their surroundings, often sensing tension before anyone says a word.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Following the bill’s withdrawal, wine industry groups’ feelings ranged from relief to disappointment.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Watching Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum pine for each other while separated by Casa Amor and realize their feelings for each other while unable to talk was sincerely romantic.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Over time, the way a partner smells can become tied to feelings of safety, comfort or stress, depending on the state of the relationship.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Because Evan is masking his own feelings.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Steady structure builds trust and eases big feelings today.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
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Ultimately, major selection should reflect a student's true passions and future aspirations, requiring early self-reflection.
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The content partnership will highlight the players’ point of view on basketball and off-court passions.
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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Of course, there are other categories to consider, like rye, wheat, and malt whiskey, but none of them are nearly as popular as America’s native spirit.
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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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