felt like

phrase

Definition of felt likenext
past tense of feel like

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of felt like From the moment Errol Holden’s raps entered the public sphere in the early 2020s, listening to them has felt like hearing a stranger on the street earnestly tell you how the city has changed. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 The bathroom was huge and felt like an exclusive spa, thanks to the muted lighting and minimalist fittings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 What once felt like me alone in a surgeon’s office becomes a we. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The team has found a way to rebound this year, and what once felt like a hot start lasted all season. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 For Gelb, seeing its subjects cook together felt like an Avengers-style team-up. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 After what’s felt like a yearslong hiatus, Pamela Anderson is back in her makeup era. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 For Hollidge and Eshaghpour, straw marquetry felt like an intuitive extension of their practice. — Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026 These outings looked and felt like dates, and Gilda was affectionate and tactile — her intentions toward me were clear. — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Felt like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felt%20like. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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