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
Minnesota's Target Center turned into a political stage Saturday night as the Minnesota Lynx home opener against the Atlanta Dream was hijacked by a fan shouting anti-ICE sentiments.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Ivory and Carter-Adamson didn’t know each other, but their sentiments are the same.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
But by Sunday, sentiments seemed to have changed — there was suddenly hope.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Purple irises bring wisdom, while blue irises encourage faith, white irises symbolize integrity, and yellow irises are an exuberant rush of enthusiasm — all while enhancing our verbal sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
There were also a lot of really aggressive, disenfranchised sentiments with young white men at the time.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Eisenbarger said the fight against data centers isn’t over, echoing similar sentiments to her neighbors in Spring Hill — who also mobilized and pushed back on a massive proposal for a center just 5 miles away that was later withdrawn before the City Council could consider it.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
During Wednesday's Morning Meeting, Jim reiterated last week's sentiments.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Elijah Manley, who is also running to represent the district, echoed those sentiments.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Ivory and Carter-Adamson didn’t know each other, but their sentiments are the same.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
But by Sunday, sentiments seemed to have changed — there was suddenly hope.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Purple irises bring wisdom, while blue irises encourage faith, white irises symbolize integrity, and yellow irises are an exuberant rush of enthusiasm — all while enhancing our verbal sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
There were also a lot of really aggressive, disenfranchised sentiments with young white men at the time.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Eisenbarger said the fight against data centers isn’t over, echoing similar sentiments to her neighbors in Spring Hill — who also mobilized and pushed back on a massive proposal for a center just 5 miles away that was later withdrawn before the City Council could consider it.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
During Wednesday's Morning Meeting, Jim reiterated last week's sentiments.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Elijah Manley, who is also running to represent the district, echoed those sentiments.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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When the Moon enters Taurus, simple words give your feelings somewhere safe to land.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But with Ben White down injured after 26 minutes and forced off, Arsenal’s season depended on Arteta and his gut feelings again.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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In other corners, opinions ran hot about rampant nudity in the Austrian Pavilion.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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An outspoken policy wonk who has appeared frequently on national television, McCaughey is quick on her feet and ready to offer opinions on a moment’s notice on health care, housing, taxes, and any other issue.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Over the past 10 years, Quinn has seen an increase in challenging behavior and more emotions among her 6- and 7-year-olds, with a particular ramp-up since the pandemic.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The maternal energy of the flower ignites Cancer's emotions.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Take time to reflect and renew your spiritual and religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Prejean Boller, a Catholic, contended that she was wrongly ousted for expressing her beliefs.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The mural strikes different chords.—
Joe Davidson
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Few have gotten more out of three ragged chords than Diamond did in his first Top 10 single.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Again, no details, and fans' minds are wandering as far as this being an arena or battle royale mode, but that would be a little surprising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For more than 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been the South’s source for culture, community, and news for curious minds.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The spa The bright-white spa has six treatment rooms, an adults-only infinity pool with panoramic ocean views, and a full-service salon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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There’s a reason the video has more than 16 million views in 22 hours since it was posted.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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