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
Reflecting those sentiments, last Sunday, Pheu Thai failed to win any seats in the northern city of Chiang Mai, Thaksin’s birthplace and the Shinawatra heartland.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Judge echoed those sentiments on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Similar sentiments were echoed across other associations.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
She's heard similar sentiments from other passengers.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Other advocates echoed Schumer's sentiments.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Quincy Taylor, who took over as 21st Century’s coach during the season, expressed similar sentiments about Triplett.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Being with your besties, surrounded by creativity is your ideal way to embrace Valentine’s Day and express your sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Similar sentiments can be seen in signs protesting the expansion that dot lawns around Brookfield, a mixture of rural and suburban neighborhoods adjacent to Candlewood Lake.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Judge echoed those sentiments on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Similar sentiments were echoed across other associations.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
She's heard similar sentiments from other passengers.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Other advocates echoed Schumer's sentiments.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Quincy Taylor, who took over as 21st Century’s coach during the season, expressed similar sentiments about Triplett.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Being with your besties, surrounded by creativity is your ideal way to embrace Valentine’s Day and express your sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Similar sentiments can be seen in signs protesting the expansion that dot lawns around Brookfield, a mixture of rural and suburban neighborhoods adjacent to Candlewood Lake.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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When feelings have room to breathe, all kinds of bonds between people can grow!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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And this is true even if your feelings have been hurt.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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People are entitled to their opinions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As frustration rises, Tita cooks savory dishes that reflect her emotions.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sagittarius Moon The moon, which spends about two to three days in each sign, influences your emotions and intuition.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the month-long meeting, the council decided on a set of agreements to guide how the church would observe, teach, and practice its beliefs about the life of Jesus Christ.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many of the schools that participate in Florida’s voucher program enforce rules that reflect the organization’s religious beliefs.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If the standard Manhattan is a song played on a piano, the Black Manhattan is that same song on a pipe organ—big, booming chords of flavor, filling every available space.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to occasional bursts of folk songs, there are outstanding new compositions by Mario Batkovic that move from a quick, nerve-jangling pulse to a full surge of mournful chords in a late sequence.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That incident still lingers in the minds of critics who question whether the company can safely scale identity checks to millions of users.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sources close to the production are not expecting fireworks on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, but this has not stopped the Glastonbury scandal from being at the forefront of minds.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drink in the views of this lovable landmark from outside Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen, and Portside restaurant below, or dine inside one of the shells at upscale Bennelong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city’s top attractions include riding the Cerro de Monserrate funicular to sweeping views and a 17th-century monastery, visiting the colonial La Candelaria neighborhood, and spending time in the Gold Museum, home to invaluable gold artifacts and insights on indigenous Muisca culture.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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