felt like

phrase

Definition of felt likenext
past tense of feel like

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of felt like There were plenty of options, from excursions and cultural experiences to restaurants and time by the pool or beach, but none felt like obligations. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Change has been a constant companion for Newcastle United since their takeover five years ago but perhaps for the first time, this summer has felt like a genuine revolution. George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Feely’s costar Elodie Blomfield, who plays Roy Kent’s niece Phoebe, also tells PEOPLE that returning to the series felt like coming home. Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 This really felt like that type of statement and arrival for me in a lot of ways. Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026 What had felt like needless perfectionism now looked like professionalism. Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 This kept Sydney grounded and the world around her almost felt like her imagination or even a dream. Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 In the end, the matchup felt like two eras colliding between two different franchises. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 The sign above the door read Flora Botanical Living, and stepping inside felt like crossing into a quieter, softer version of this city, named one of the best places to travel in 2026 by Travel + Leisure. Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

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

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