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
These negative sentiments then flow downstream into college campuses and even seep into the conservative MAGA community.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
When the volcano erupts, Mario and Dani have to navigate its danger and their sentiments for each other.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Edelman does the survey of public sentiments towards leadership in political institutions, and also private institutions.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
But while Lamar has mostly used his art to express his sentiments, Bad Bunny has been more overt about his dissatisfaction with the current administration.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Those sentiments are shared by Daniel Atkinson, who co-founded the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival last year with veteran Tijuana concert producer and restaurateur Julian Plascencia.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Blanco has also shared similar loving sentiments about Gomez.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Despite more positive sentiments from young adults and downtown residents, older adults and residents of doughnut counties still report the most negative views of downtown Indy.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
When the volcano erupts, Mario and Dani have to navigate its danger and their sentiments for each other.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Edelman does the survey of public sentiments towards leadership in political institutions, and also private institutions.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
But while Lamar has mostly used his art to express his sentiments, Bad Bunny has been more overt about his dissatisfaction with the current administration.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Those sentiments are shared by Daniel Atkinson, who co-founded the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival last year with veteran Tijuana concert producer and restaurateur Julian Plascencia.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Blanco has also shared similar loving sentiments about Gomez.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Despite more positive sentiments from young adults and downtown residents, older adults and residents of doughnut counties still report the most negative views of downtown Indy.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other than that, the opinions vary.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s so many conflicting emotions.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And for about 10 seconds, the chords sure sound like a Dessner track.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Portman mouthed the words throughout, while Depp remained stone-faced with a guitar in his lap, finally playing the song’s closing chords.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But housing was also on the minds of the organizers.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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And then the manager told them something that blew their minds.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay The intimate, 39-room Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto, on the banks of Hozu River, gives front-row views of Arashiyama Hills’ kaleidoscopic colors in springtime as well as in autumn.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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