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
However, Pierce didn't share the same sentiments and actually offered some solid advice about King James ending his playing career.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Standouts include a cookie decorating box set complete with a metal piping tool, a copper roasting pan, and a simple wooden card holder to keep holiday sentiments on display.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
After Politico reported that Young Republicans expressed outrageously racist, misogynistic and anti-Semitic sentiments, Vice President JD Vance excused it as just the edgy chat of young activists.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Fat Mike’s sentiments were clearly shared by the audience, who had gathered in the museum’s Clive Davis Theater that evening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
—Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Others shared sentiments similar to Peters’.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Ward 1 incumbent Cole Robinson echoed Lawrence’s sentiments.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Those sentiments appear to be reaching lawmakers, too, and could be what's delaying the decision on a special session.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
But Russo set straight some of the falsehoods that have led some Americans to their anti-Columbus sentiments.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Standouts include a cookie decorating box set complete with a metal piping tool, a copper roasting pan, and a simple wooden card holder to keep holiday sentiments on display.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
After Politico reported that Young Republicans expressed outrageously racist, misogynistic and anti-Semitic sentiments, Vice President JD Vance excused it as just the edgy chat of young activists.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Fat Mike’s sentiments were clearly shared by the audience, who had gathered in the museum’s Clive Davis Theater that evening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
—Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Others shared sentiments similar to Peters’.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Ward 1 incumbent Cole Robinson echoed Lawrence’s sentiments.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Those sentiments appear to be reaching lawmakers, too, and could be what's delaying the decision on a special session.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
But Russo set straight some of the falsehoods that have led some Americans to their anti-Columbus sentiments.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the comment section, many people expressed different opinions regarding the seating plan.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Roughly 28 percent of Gen Z said different political opinions could lead them to turn down a date, only slightly higher than the 21 percent of millennials who said the same.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In this and many subsequent books, Corbin makes the case that our sense perceptions and our emotions also have histories that can be recovered—and that doing so helps explain much about our collective social, political, and even everyday familial lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the intensity of it all, there are so many emotions.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some religious leaders have said the fact that Kirk's political agenda was driven by his Biblical beliefs meant he was killed for his faith and amounted to an attack on Christianity.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Arbitrary rulemaking and punishments, absurdism and fringe beliefs are part and parcel of Lanthimos’ storytelling.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, there are ways to speech train to help maintain a higher voice, even as your vocal chords change.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
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The song’s cinematic chords echoed in the theater as Antonoff embodied his best Springsteen.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history had never crossed their minds and 20% said their families don't talk about health openly.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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If Barack Obama had done this, Republicans would be losing their minds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cat’s owner, Lisa (@lowryderkitty), 35, from Connecticut, shared the video of her adventurous orange cat, Ryder, which has since amassed over 451,500 likes and 476,400 views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glide across the ice at Millennium Park, browse handmade gifts at the Christkindlmarket, or take in sweeping skyline views from the 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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