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
Those sentiments contrast with the official messaging from the administration, which has emphasized military success in Iran and insisted that escalation can be controlled.
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Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pew Center gauged those sentiments late last year and released the survey results in conjunction with its half-century analysis.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Navarro shouted similar sentiments to the crowd.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
At the same time, authoritarian regimes across the region, including Iran, are enabled by and thrive on anti-imperial sentiments reanimated by America’s direct and indirect military power.
—Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
This throws fuel on the already burning flames of modern India’s de facto patriotic sentiments, wherein the country’s Hindu majority (via an ethnonationalist movement known as Hindutva) is given free rein, not unlike Hamza, to lynch minorities.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Natasha, who has come from Wisconsin, expresses similar sentiments.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Egede shared similar sentiments.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Quincey's comments echo sentiments from former Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon in December ahead of his departure from that role.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pew Center gauged those sentiments late last year and released the survey results in conjunction with its half-century analysis.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Navarro shouted similar sentiments to the crowd.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
At the same time, authoritarian regimes across the region, including Iran, are enabled by and thrive on anti-imperial sentiments reanimated by America’s direct and indirect military power.
—Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
This throws fuel on the already burning flames of modern India’s de facto patriotic sentiments, wherein the country’s Hindu majority (via an ethnonationalist movement known as Hindutva) is given free rein, not unlike Hamza, to lynch minorities.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Natasha, who has come from Wisconsin, expresses similar sentiments.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Egede shared similar sentiments.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Quincey's comments echo sentiments from former Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon in December ahead of his departure from that role.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those complex feelings were among the findings of the largest study of artificial intelligence in higher education to date, which polled 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 CSU campuses from San Diego to Arcata.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Texas A&M University, nor of Fortune.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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An assembly of planets in Aries moves through your twelfth house, stirring emotions behind the scenes and asking for careful tending.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Players admit emotions can get the best of them, leading to impulsive challenges that cost their team later in the game.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What about [May’s] chords before?—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Courtney Barnett knows how to make two chords last a lifetime.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Just a few years ago, the antique cushion cut diamond was not a stone on many people’s minds.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the mothers in the Ladan camp in the town of Dollow, survival is the only thing on their minds — not the Iran war or how UNICEF gets the supplies to keep the place running.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move to Amazon comes after the episode premiered on the Backyard Sports YouTube channel on January 29, quickly amassing more than 1M unique views on the platform.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several of the actors in the show have been questioned about joining the franchise despite its creator’s anti-trans views.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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