as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
Decades of research show that fans have wider friendship networks, stronger feelings of belonging, and less alienation.
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Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The band recorded the final tracks live in a communal setting to contrast the initial feelings of seclusion.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
This could look like mood swings, irritability, hostility, feelings of depression, and thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
The diet's restrictive nature may cause feelings of social isolation or stress when dining out with others.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Her solution to shaking any feelings of stress or general overwhelm?
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Anxiety can contribute to feelings of frustration, annoyance, or anger.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
As Mars clashes with Jupiter, consider their feelings before pursuing a career opportunity.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There was no better home for my feelings about the media’s treatment of women than a haunted one.
—Rachel Harrison, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The band recorded the final tracks live in a communal setting to contrast the initial feelings of seclusion.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
This could look like mood swings, irritability, hostility, feelings of depression, and thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
The diet's restrictive nature may cause feelings of social isolation or stress when dining out with others.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Her solution to shaking any feelings of stress or general overwhelm?
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Anxiety can contribute to feelings of frustration, annoyance, or anger.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
As Mars clashes with Jupiter, consider their feelings before pursuing a career opportunity.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There was no better home for my feelings about the media’s treatment of women than a haunted one.
—Rachel Harrison, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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Writing and tennis became my two passions.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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The effect is that of passions diverted, of dark energies coalescing into something resembling a community.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But seeing the children in the shelter − along with the Red Cross staff − brightens her spirit.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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