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 Dozens of feelings, dozens of experiences, dozens of refractions. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The agreement that would help most may be simpler than the feelings around it. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Its protagonists have inner lives; their feelings are important to them, and us. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Research supports this, showing that accepting difficult feelings leads to faster recovery and less long-term distress compared to suppression, which can worsen anxiety and depression. Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Pisces February 19 – March 20 The agreement that would help most may be simpler than the feelings around it. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Cherfilus-McCormick made her feelings about her former colleague clear in the joint interview. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Ultimately, the reassurances about community resources and air quality failed to quell the fury inside the room as residents took the microphone during the Q&A section and repeatedly expressed feelings of betrayal and mistrust. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Those feelings were still fresh Wednesday when word arrived that another person had been killed by a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
  • Perkins, 39, has exemplified how a creator can expand their reach while staying true to their heritage and passions.
    Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Sanz appeared on all four seasons of Born This Way, which followed the lives of seven adults with Down syndrome pursuing their various passions and career goals.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Timothée Chalamet, who has established a penchant for outré themed courtside outfits to cheer on his beloved New York Knicks, transferred his spirit to root for his other team France.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Lestat has hired the witch Merrick Mayfair (Sarah Afful) to commune with Claudia’s spirit so that Louis can properly say good-bye to their dead sister-daughter.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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