SENTIMENTS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

sentiments

noun

plural of sentiment

as in feelings

a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation a sentiment of happiness and goodwill

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Relevance

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insensitivities

as in opinions

an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge antiwar sentiments

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facts
truths

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Recent Examples of sentiments The pro-Israel group has been spending big for several cycles to support allies of Israel and counter increasingly anti-Israel sentiments in the Democratic Party. — Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 In his essay, a Saline resident states that her faith in democracy is being tested, echoing sentiments expressed in communities across the country by people who understand that their ecology and health are at stake as these facilities proliferate. — Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Shortly after the announcement, past videos resurfaced on theater blogs where the actor expressed anti-trans sentiments around pronouns and trans athletes in women’s sports. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 Plapinger echoes Carlile’s sentiments that visibility isn’t about ticking boxes. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026 One of the lawyers, Hassan Bazzi, said Sehnaoui violated the law and offended national sentiments. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst echoed those sentiments. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Echoing her sentiments, Shaharier remembered feeling hopeless when his baby boy was born so early. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 The Hall of Famer also praised Cunningham for continuing to stand by her sentiments. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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Noun

The Moon enters Gemini and your 1st House of Self, bringing your thoughts, feelings, and personal needs closer to the surface.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
One staffer who is still at the CDC said much of her anger is tied up in knowing that Kennedy’s feelings about vaccines are similar to the shooter’s.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of opinions

Noun

The character’s occasional negative personality traits take center stage in the biopic, and Sessa found those emotions were already in his toolbox.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Peridot is believed to bring good health, restful sleep, and peace to relationships, by balancing emotions and mind.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of emotions

Noun

White, Clark and others with the Fever have been asked to respond to Cunningham’s beliefs since, and other voices in the league have weighed in as well.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The defendant’s lawyers disputed that argument, asserting the evidence doesn’t prove Robinson’s motivation was connected to Kirk’s political or religious beliefs.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Noun

Individual pipes are manually added or removed from the organ to change chords, and the sustained sound of the piece is produced through an electric blower system that forces air into the pipes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 10 Aug. 2026
Soon, though, the musicians fill in the midrange with blushing chords and a bell-tone melody that pulls gently away from the root note, creating a gentle tension.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of chords

Noun

When most of us think about edible seeds, our minds usually jump to chia seeds stirred into smoothies or overnight oats, pumpkin seeds roasted after carving jack-o'-lanterns each fall, or sunflower seeds chewed and spit out at a baseball game.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Aside from Wolff, the cast consists of the comedic minds behind Almost Friday TV, a sketch crew born out of the digital media company Almost Friday Media.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

Located in downtown Las Cruces, this hotel features 203 guest rooms—some offering city or mountain views—adorned in rustic Spanish Colonial decor and local artwork.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
North and South America will enjoy the best views, with skywatchers able to follow the entire event from start to finish, weather permitting.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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