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
For the moment, however, those sentiments are at least partially tempered by the realization on both sides of the political aisle that leaving Iran in a dominant position atop the Strait of Hormuz (and therefore global energy markets) is a recipe for disaster.
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Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
On Saturday, the band’s Instagram account reposted a fan account of the evening with 100%, bullseye, prayer hands and devil hands emojis signaling its agreement with the sentiments.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 16 May 2026
Speaking to reporters on the field shortly afterwards, Crochet echoed those sentiments.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
This sometimes sparked nationalist sentiments and concerns about resource exploitation and public access to rivers and lakes.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Many users echoed similar sentiments, sharing their own memories of parents who found joy in small, everyday observations.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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.
—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
Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
On Saturday, the band’s Instagram account reposted a fan account of the evening with 100%, bullseye, prayer hands and devil hands emojis signaling its agreement with the sentiments.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 16 May 2026
Speaking to reporters on the field shortly afterwards, Crochet echoed those sentiments.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
This sometimes sparked nationalist sentiments and concerns about resource exploitation and public access to rivers and lakes.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Many users echoed similar sentiments, sharing their own memories of parents who found joy in small, everyday observations.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This story from breaking news reporter Marlene Lenthang examines the feelings of Latino vendors in and around SoFi Stadium in Inglewood amid the possibility of ICE agents working games — a gamble between their safety and a potentially lucrative payday.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
20 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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Many people still associate these feelings of modern belonging with the loftiest human possibilities; hence the powerful emotions that are generated when they are brought together—at the Olympic Games, for instance, or the United Nations headquarters in New York.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Anyone seeking a full understanding of Mary will benefit from reading her correspondence, published in 1972; the letters, however peculiar in their observations and punctuation, reveal the intellectual capacities of a woman often seen wholly in terms of her emotions.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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She surely was also exposed to Madame Charlotte Mentelle’s feminist beliefs and abolitionist leanings.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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In certain lines of questioning from the prosecution, the Gheorghius’ personal beliefs seem to be on trial as much as their parenting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Buck, who died in 2000, coated Maniacs songs in shimmering chords played near the bottom of his guitar neck.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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The melody goes one, two, three, and the chords follow underneath.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
15 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 21 May. 2026.
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