sentiments

noun

plural of sentiment
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 Charlotte Gossett Navarro, the Puerto Rico chief director for the Hispanic Federation, echoed Miranda’s sentiments in an interview with The Times. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Participants in the lawsuit reiterated those sentiments in their respective public statements on the matter. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 The city issued a statement Tuesday that echoed Lucas’ sentiments. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 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 Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst echoed those sentiments. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
  1. feelings
  2. opinions
  3. emotions
  4. beliefs
  5. chords
  6. minds
  7. views
Noun
  • Advertisement Last year, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix began working on an initiative that involved holding listening sessions with young people about their thoughts and feelings on various topics, including faith and family life.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But what frightened me most was not death alone, but the idea of dying before my writings reached the world—that my story would disappear with me, and that my feelings, my memories, my identity, and my human experience would be erased.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 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 Virgo Moon moves through your 4th House of Home and Family, making household details, emotions, and private responsibilities easier to understand.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Although the film is about a specific Somali pastoral community, the emotions and questions at its center are universal.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 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
Definition of views

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