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 Some users accused Mbappé of profiting off the lucrative Chinese sports markets and his millions of fans in the country while disrespecting their national sentiments. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2026 His sentiments were echoed in statements issued by La Liga president Javier Tebas and the league itself. — Tom Williams, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Similar sentiments emerge even in places more directly in the line of fire. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Walker Davis echoed Serena’s sentiments, stressing the importance of the immigrant community to Yolo County. — Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Women across age groups were more likely than men to experience these sentiments. — Shanthi Trettin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026 His sentiments are echoed by industry veteran and former longtime Israel Film Fund head Katriel Schory, who was among 100,000 Israelis joining a demonstration in Tel Aviv over the weekend to protest against Netanyahu. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 First, local competition creates vigorous campaigns that amp up partisan sentiments. — Kenneth Greene, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, in the background, favorable sentiments about statement pieces have been stewing. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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Noun

But at least, in this instance, it comes fueled by feelings more acutely personal than mere individual glory.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Yes, some events do occur, which, yes, cause many of these characters to feel a variety of feelings against a colorful array of settings.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

Episodes are constructed to hook viewers quickly while giving them enough information to form opinions about the characters — there’s an active following on Discord where fans share plenty of comments, theories and debates.

— Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Simon’s hospitalization unites his estranged parents, played by the always-nice-to-encounter Joaquina Kalukango and Jason Tam, who have differing opinions about whether to take him off life support.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of opinions

Noun

In the Soviet Union, scientific interest in telepathy stemmed not only from a sense of general techno-optimism shared by many countries both before and after the two world wars, but also from beliefs and aspirations particular to communist society.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2026
Ultron has spent the whole series standing in the wings and baiting Vision, challenging his decisions and beliefs.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Noun

Building guitar chords by playing one note and then stacking another note separately.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026
The chorus broke open with two major chords, and the two people fumbled their way down the hall in the story while the musical progression tumbled downward, along with the protagonist’s self-respect.

— Tom Roland, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of chords

Noun

The artist partly based the composition on his own study via a telescope from the opposite shore and partly on postcard views, Christie’s points out.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The 4,000-square-meter space gives guests access to a variety of hot and cold pools, saunas, and a one-of-a-kind green space sprinkled with lounge chairs, firepits, and 360-degree mountain views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

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