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
Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Quantrill echoed those sentiments.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Other fans who recently attended games shared similar sentiments with the Daily News.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Angels star Mike Trout shared his sentiments on social media early Friday before speaking to the media before Friday’s game.
—Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s absolutely no doubt that many — many — others in the industry have expressed very similar sentiments.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Days later, Hall reiterated those sentiments when talking with the Star-Telegram.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
James Cardichon, a 37-year-old factor worker who makes T-shirts, echoed those sentiments.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Chapman echoed these sentiments during an interview with Town & Country.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Quantrill echoed those sentiments.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Other fans who recently attended games shared similar sentiments with the Daily News.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Angels star Mike Trout shared his sentiments on social media early Friday before speaking to the media before Friday’s game.
—Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s absolutely no doubt that many — many — others in the industry have expressed very similar sentiments.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Days later, Hall reiterated those sentiments when talking with the Star-Telegram.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
James Cardichon, a 37-year-old factor worker who makes T-shirts, echoed those sentiments.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Chapman echoed these sentiments during an interview with Town & Country.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though Agnes’ feelings for Garth are quite obvious to viewers — and her pearl-girl friend Daisy (Lucy Halliday ), who also happens to have Garth as her Mayday handler — what Garth thinks about Agnes is much less clear.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That does not affect our reviews, as our opinions remain our own.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If emotions rise, pause and restate what’s been agreed on in simple terms.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Through painting, singing, dancing, acting, and music, artists give others a way to express emotions, struggles, and experiences that words cannot always explain.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first concert starts with Ciani’s signature ocean sounds before Cunningham’s chords—dull, glassy—add an atonal sheen.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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The chords came before the lyrics and the creepy chord changes were really inspiring to me.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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His backyard featured wall-to-wall attendees, all part of the image that surely sat in the back of the Raiders executives’ minds with the selection.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Glass walls frame these views from the living room, anchored by a stone fireplace.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her videos, especially her Swift covers, frequently rack up millions of views.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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