1
as in feelings
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
a sentiment of happiness and goodwill
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2
as in opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
antiwar sentiments
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Recent Examples of sentiments
There are many reasons for the drop in gold prices, but high interest rates, rising oil prices and changing Federal Reserve sentiments have certainly played a role.
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Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist Ian Carroll shared his story and repeated his sentiments about Jews.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
David Schwimmer echoed those sentiments, describing Burrows as a mentor and father figure.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Reza’s sentiments are echoed by other Iranians who spoke to CNN.
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Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
That was one of the sentiments that emerged from a salon dinner discussion held Tuesday evening in Beverly Hills with about 20 senior industry insiders.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Reynolds also shared similar sentiments in an interview with TMZ.
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Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Progressive candidate Elijah Manley echoed Cherfilus-McCormick’s sentiments to the room of about 150 people during a question about voting rights.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
White’s public sentiments helped the Republican in the polls with young men, a demographic that makes up a large percentage of UFC fans.
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Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist Ian Carroll shared his story and repeated his sentiments about Jews.
—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
David Schwimmer echoed those sentiments, describing Burrows as a mentor and father figure.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Reza’s sentiments are echoed by other Iranians who spoke to CNN.
—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
That was one of the sentiments that emerged from a salon dinner discussion held Tuesday evening in Beverly Hills with about 20 senior industry insiders.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Reynolds also shared similar sentiments in an interview with TMZ.
—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Progressive candidate Elijah Manley echoed Cherfilus-McCormick’s sentiments to the room of about 150 people during a question about voting rights.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
White’s public sentiments helped the Republican in the polls with young men, a demographic that makes up a large percentage of UFC fans.
—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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Talk about a whirlwind of emotions.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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After Korten’s shimmering, intimate Emahoy-esque piano intro, the quartet sounds tame and subdued, mostly playing off sparse block chords and swung hi-hats.
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Hammett plunged guitar-first into the audience, who helped him back onto the stage with only a few chords missed.
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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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