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
So Wei communicates his sentiments with bruised bodies and broken bones.
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Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 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
Residents and non-residents have voiced allegations of H-1 B Visa fraud, criticism of Sharia law, and sentiments against the city's Indian and Muslim populations.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Marching for pride and community March attendees and participants ranged from noise-cancelling-headphone-wearing infants to LGBTQ+ elders, and many shared the same sentiments of promoting unity and community during Pride Month.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Dems slow to embrace data center resistance McMillan Cottom suggested that no public officials on the right or the left have perfected their messaging to align with anti-data center sentiments.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Nearly 11 years ago, Hall shared the same sentiments about getting older in a 2015 piece published by British publication Radio Times.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Since then, there have been sentiments from the administration that claimed there would not be ICE raids at the World Cup.
—Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, who chairs the city’s HRA, echoed similar sentiments.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 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
Residents and non-residents have voiced allegations of H-1 B Visa fraud, criticism of Sharia law, and sentiments against the city's Indian and Muslim populations.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Marching for pride and community March attendees and participants ranged from noise-cancelling-headphone-wearing infants to LGBTQ+ elders, and many shared the same sentiments of promoting unity and community during Pride Month.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Dems slow to embrace data center resistance McMillan Cottom suggested that no public officials on the right or the left have perfected their messaging to align with anti-data center sentiments.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Nearly 11 years ago, Hall shared the same sentiments about getting older in a 2015 piece published by British publication Radio Times.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Since then, there have been sentiments from the administration that claimed there would not be ICE raids at the World Cup.
—Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, who chairs the city’s HRA, echoed similar sentiments.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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Does this man still have feelings for his ex?—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Because Evan is masking his own feelings.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Noun
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As the season progresses, people will have different opinions on that.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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As the season progresses, people will have different opinions on that, as people in the world have different opinions.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Anyone who has paid attention to Andrés over the years — through his frequent appearances on morning news shows and late-night TV, his nearly 40 restaurants and bars, and, of course, through his high-risk humanitarian work through World Central Kitchen — intuits that this is a man of many emotions.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The Obama Presidential Center’s unrelenting marketing campaign and weekslong soft opening have inspired an avalanche of opinions and emotions.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Buckmire said that in the current phase of jury selection, potential members of the panel will likely be asked about their personal beliefs about the death penalty.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Paired with building piano chords and a non-stop lyrical delivery, the listener gets the feeling that Rodrigo is hurtling towards something — whether that something is good or bad remains to be seen.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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More than 20 rock bands and artists descended upon Nashville’s Lower Broadway on Friday during the heart of the 2026 CMA Fest to show that Music City is more than just three chords and the truth.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Creating a dynamic and an atmosphere where people feel comfortable speaking, saying what’s on their minds, is the most vital part of a writers’ room.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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No, the Belgians aren’t losing their minds.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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All suites offer ocean views, with two-bedroom family suites featuring in-suite teepees for kids and baby amenities.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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This article represents the opinions of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of their institutions.—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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