SENTIMENTS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

sentiments

noun

plural of sentiment

as in feelings

a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation a sentiment of happiness and goodwill

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Relevance

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insensitivities

as in opinions

an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge antiwar sentiments

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facts
truths

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Recent Examples of sentiments The pro-Israel group has been spending big for several cycles to support allies of Israel and counter increasingly anti-Israel sentiments in the Democratic Party. — Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 In his essay, a Saline resident states that her faith in democracy is being tested, echoing sentiments expressed in communities across the country by people who understand that their ecology and health are at stake as these facilities proliferate. — Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Shortly after the announcement, past videos resurfaced on theater blogs where the actor expressed anti-trans sentiments around pronouns and trans athletes in women’s sports. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 Plapinger echoes Carlile’s sentiments that visibility isn’t about ticking boxes. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026 One of the lawyers, Hassan Bazzi, said Sehnaoui violated the law and offended national sentiments. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst echoed those sentiments. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Echoing her sentiments, Shaharier remembered feeling hopeless when his baby boy was born so early. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 The Hall of Famer also praised Cunningham for continuing to stand by her sentiments. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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Noun

The Moon enters Gemini and your 1st House of Self, bringing your thoughts, feelings, and personal needs closer to the surface.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
One staffer who is still at the CDC said much of her anger is tied up in knowing that Kennedy’s feelings about vaccines are similar to the shooter’s.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of opinions

Noun

The character’s occasional negative personality traits take center stage in the biopic, and Sessa found those emotions were already in his toolbox.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Peridot is believed to bring good health, restful sleep, and peace to relationships, by balancing emotions and mind.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of emotions

Noun

The Aries Moon in your 6th House of Work and Wellness squares Mercury in your 9th House of Perspective, so daily tasks could collide with beliefs, travel plans, advice, or someone’s big idea.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
From this feature, archaeologists hope to learn more about ritual practices and religious beliefs in the city.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Noun

Soon, though, the musicians fill in the midrange with blushing chords and a bell-tone melody that pulls gently away from the root note, creating a gentle tension.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Cusick and Kretschmann offer complementary chords of variable petulance and insecurity, as newcomer Cuoso ably negotiates her character’s shifting ambiguities.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of chords

Noun

Whatever was in the minds of people like Bernie Sanders and AOC, at a time when the likelihood of Democrats winning the House and possibly the Senate was real, is just the thing that could put the kibosh on the whole scenario in the 2026 midterms.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Many of the images provoked director name-checking in viewers' minds — Was this from Wieland Wagner in 1951?

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

The 15-minute video, which garnered more than half a million views, resonated with others who had also lost money, anonymously detailing their own debts in thousands of comments.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Other sections feature views of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of views

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