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
Elijah Manley, who is also running to represent the district, echoed those sentiments.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Brown’s sentiments are echoed by emails and letters sent to county commissioners in December with residents urging them to halt the project.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
During their time in space, the Artemis 2 crew captivated the world with spectacular imagery of our celestial neighbor, as well as heartfelt sentiments of teamwork and togetherness that resonated with millions back on Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Bianco's comments echoed Republican sentiments expressed in recent CBS News polling, which found that Republicans in the state say things aren't going well.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Coby, for his part, shared similar sentiments on the show.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
In fact, The Economist reported that manufacturers overwhelmingly reported negative sentiments when tariffs were mentioned, with no respondents reporting positive views.
—Alex Durante, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Her words echo the sentiments of the many writers, readers and admirers whose lives Morrison touched.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump taps into racist sentiments by depicting the Obamas as apes.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Brown’s sentiments are echoed by emails and letters sent to county commissioners in December with residents urging them to halt the project.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
During their time in space, the Artemis 2 crew captivated the world with spectacular imagery of our celestial neighbor, as well as heartfelt sentiments of teamwork and togetherness that resonated with millions back on Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Bianco's comments echoed Republican sentiments expressed in recent CBS News polling, which found that Republicans in the state say things aren't going well.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Coby, for his part, shared similar sentiments on the show.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
In fact, The Economist reported that manufacturers overwhelmingly reported negative sentiments when tariffs were mentioned, with no respondents reporting positive views.
—Alex Durante, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Her words echo the sentiments of the many writers, readers and admirers whose lives Morrison touched.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump taps into racist sentiments by depicting the Obamas as apes.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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Falk said tariffs have soured international customers’ feelings about doing business with American farmers.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The playoffs are not a time for teams to worry about feelings.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The 41-year-old singer was announced as the headliner on Friday, May 8, and many in the soccer community had strong opinions on the choice.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Cancers wear their emotions on their sleeves but don't easily trust.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The idea that emotions can be objectively measured or analyzed at all, in other words, is fantasy.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Your beliefs become your biology by way of behavior.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Their beliefs are not vindictive; they are considered.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Knats front-end their version with the words from a 1972 BBC documentary about Durham miners set to off-kilter melody, before balladic piano chords enter, and Cooper speaks a refrain based on the folk song.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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The living that Willie has done has informed all of his word choices, all of his chords.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Drilling this dichotomy further into our minds is the passive-aggressive argument between Danny and Nia in front of a literal rollercoaster during the group trip to San Diego.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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