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 In the song, Swift apologizes to an ex for neglecting his feelings, comparing the bliss of a rebound relationship to the excitement of drug users post-withdrawal in recovery, where the term in the title originates. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 Horton said the study’s results suggest that feelings can cloud a litigant’s judgment. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 The Mayo Clinic says this could impact the way one acts and could make someone impulsive or show less response to other people's feelings. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Everything stems from that, the beginning of punk and the feelings that evokes. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Bateman plays a big part of her positive feelings during the run-up to the movie. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 This can only be achieved through in-person meetings, as human communication is the interactive process of sharing meaning, ideas and feelings through verbal and nonverbal symbols. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
  • Material play and experimentation are passions of the veteran designer, who only seems to get more energized with each passing season.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Before your passions reach a high note, center on calming thoughts to steady yourself.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Upstairs, on the top floor, the bar serves vintage hard-to-get champagne and spirits by the glass.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Desperate to regain her dominance while dazzling pageant recruiter Eloise Amponsah (Tony Award winner Patina Miller), who was Miss Ghana 1966, Paulina launches a campaign to crush Ericka’s spirit and dash her chances in the spotlight.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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