as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
Give yourself time to think before answering messages to honor your feelings and support the hypothetical journey in a manageable way.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
These smells create feelings of safety and connection.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Due to the feelings-focused Moon in your 9th House of Journeys uplifting Pluto in your 5th House of Originality, play and discovery blend into progress.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
And that may be because feelings depend on having a body and on being vulnerable.
—Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Good for him, letting his feelings out like that.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The important thing is to let those feelings out for some fresh air every now and then.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In everyday life, building secure attachment can look like making eye contact when your child is talking, validating their feelings instead of minimizing them, and being consistent with routines and expectations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
What are your feelings now looking back on that experience?
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
These smells create feelings of safety and connection.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Due to the feelings-focused Moon in your 9th House of Journeys uplifting Pluto in your 5th House of Originality, play and discovery blend into progress.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
And that may be because feelings depend on having a body and on being vulnerable.
—Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Good for him, letting his feelings out like that.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The important thing is to let those feelings out for some fresh air every now and then.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In everyday life, building secure attachment can look like making eye contact when your child is talking, validating their feelings instead of minimizing them, and being consistent with routines and expectations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
What are your feelings now looking back on that experience?
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Does a body of artists, historians and music industry professionals truly represent the tastes and passions of the fans who actually bought the records, attended the concerts and kept these artists relevant for decades?—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Reiner made a film that was poignant and inspiring, and Shaiman's music captures not only the spirit of the film, but of the dear friend who made it.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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With his bright smile, playful spirit, and creative mind, Jeycen continues to discover and explore the world in his own unique way.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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