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 Such sentiments were not a surprise to receiver Kalif Raymond, who spent four seasons with Johnson in Detroit before this spring’s reunion at Halas Hall. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Nigeria has spent at least $9 million on lobbying in the US to counter sentiments questioning Tinubu’s security commitment. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Older workers express more positive sentiments about AI than their Gen Z cohorts. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Curry echoed those sentiments during an October 2025 interview with The New Yorker. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 Lupton's sister, Tresa Lupton, echoed those sentiments in an interview with KFOR. — James Powel, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Numerous industry sources have expressed concern over Ruffalo’s conflating the merger with anti-Israel sentiments. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026 Mourinho stressed the importance of preparing Vinicius emotionally, noting the irony given broader anti-bullying sentiments. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 During a 10-minute scrum in the visitors’ dugout before Friday night’s series opener, Devers, through a Giants team translator, echoed many of the sentiments shared by the aforementioned stars and countless other ex-Red Sox upon their returns. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
At this point in time, Taylor is theoretically engaged to Doug, everyone’s least favorite of Taylor’s top-three men and whom even Taylor seems to have lukewarm feelings about now that they are no longer trapped in the same house.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

With antisemitism and hate crimes rising, Hochul said the cash will go to 290 nonprofit community groups that may be vulnerable to physical or cyber attacks based on their faith or beliefs.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026
The museum faces the Western Gates, or Point Conception—a spot on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which tribal beliefs describe as the place one departs this world and enters the spirit realm.

— Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Noun

Like spacious minor-key chords given a subtle major-key lift, these color combinations can arouse powerful emotions that are excruciatingly just short of fulfillment.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Memory tends to lose sound quickly, but even years later, Jake’s mother’s wails play with the same staccatos and double chords.

— Caroline Cherston, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of chords

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Yet the deepest human transformations operate on a different layer of architecture—driven by adaptive, systemic processes that our analytical minds can’t fully dictate.

— Patrick Murphy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
A number of offensive minds — Johnson, Zac (and Press) Taylor, Doyle, Liam Coen, Brady, Drew Petzing and others — are making playbooks and game plans easier to digest.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
More than 75 acres unfold around the house, with sweeping views of both the Berkshire and Taconic Mountains.

— Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

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