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
Kohan shared her sentiments on the series in a May 2025 Instagram post.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday of this week, the editorial board of the Journal amplified Di Scipio’s sentiments in newsprint.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
If anything, the war has given more power to the hardline military factions inside the complex system of Iranian governance, as well as bolstered anti-American sentiments.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Mirković echoed his agent’s sentiments.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Satriani voiced similar sentiments during a separate interview from Glendale, where the SATCHVAI Band was rehearsing for its first tour of 2026.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
More important than total scores are the customer sentiments.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Now, as thousands more have flooded the streets, sentiments toward delivery robots seem to have changed very little.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Those sentiments contrast with the official messaging from the administration, which has emphasized military success in Iran and insisted that escalation can be controlled.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday of this week, the editorial board of the Journal amplified Di Scipio’s sentiments in newsprint.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
If anything, the war has given more power to the hardline military factions inside the complex system of Iranian governance, as well as bolstered anti-American sentiments.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Mirković echoed his agent’s sentiments.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Satriani voiced similar sentiments during a separate interview from Glendale, where the SATCHVAI Band was rehearsing for its first tour of 2026.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
More important than total scores are the customer sentiments.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Now, as thousands more have flooded the streets, sentiments toward delivery robots seem to have changed very little.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Those sentiments contrast with the official messaging from the administration, which has emphasized military success in Iran and insisted that escalation can be controlled.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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As the graceful Moon opposes Jupiter later, big feelings meet even bigger hopes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lee, who grew up a fan of chicken nuggets, echoed the feelings of childhood nostalgia, and why McDonald’s was more than a fast-food place.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His mother was caught between the opinions of her church and the newfound liberalism of the Austin élites.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t let turbulent emotions inhibit your progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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As a result, their kids tend to shy away from expressing their emotions in relationships.—
Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The coalition, backed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues that Catholic schools are being unlawfully excluded from the program because of their religious beliefs.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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Over the centuries, it would be conquered by empires of varying beliefs.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The acoustic rhythm guitar’s higher strings are overly faint next to the lower mids, while the root notes of its chords are too loud.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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What about [May’s] chords before?—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ordeal of admissions was still present in the minds of upperclassmen, as was the fact of Stuyvesant, the public-high-school Harvard to Bronx Science’s Yale.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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But viewers should ignore the noise and make up their own minds about the film, which turns out to be a standout in the overcrowded sports documentary genre.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Recognized as one of the best beach towns in California, Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomes visitors with a quaint shopping district, charming seaside views, and a fresh ocean breeze.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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