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
The lyrics describe the sorrows of a family separated by slavery, and Frederick Douglass praised the song for awakening abolitionist sentiments.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Francesco Sciortino, co-founder and CEO of Proxima Fusion, an energy startup that’s developing commercial nuclear fusion power plants, echoed similar sentiments about finding a natural home in the region.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Amazon shoppers share my sentiments towards Colourpop’s summer-ready skin tint.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
District Board President José Magaña echoed these sentiments.
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Shivali H. Patra,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Allen leans into those sentiments.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
If Toy Story 5 were aimed mainly at children, this would be of little consequence, but the movie clearly wants to appeal to the sentiments of those responsible for buying tickets — the parents.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
There are many reasons for the drop in gold prices, but high interest rates, rising oil prices and changing Federal Reserve sentiments have certainly played a role.
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Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist Ian Carroll shared his story and repeated his sentiments about Jews.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Francesco Sciortino, co-founder and CEO of Proxima Fusion, an energy startup that’s developing commercial nuclear fusion power plants, echoed similar sentiments about finding a natural home in the region.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Amazon shoppers share my sentiments towards Colourpop’s summer-ready skin tint.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
District Board President José Magaña echoed these sentiments.
—
Shivali H. Patra,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Allen leans into those sentiments.
—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
If Toy Story 5 were aimed mainly at children, this would be of little consequence, but the movie clearly wants to appeal to the sentiments of those responsible for buying tickets — the parents.
—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
There are many reasons for the drop in gold prices, but high interest rates, rising oil prices and changing Federal Reserve sentiments have certainly played a role.
—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist Ian Carroll shared his story and repeated his sentiments about Jews.
—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
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Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
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And this response completely invalidates their feelings and concerns.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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Such a beautiful sculpture, mimicking the swirls found in nature (the cosmos, shells, Fibonacci-following topiary) felt a far cry from the swirl of emotions prompted by my favorite TV shows.
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They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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After Korten’s shimmering, intimate Emahoy-esque piano intro, the quartet sounds tame and subdued, mostly playing off sparse block chords and swung hi-hats.
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Hammett plunged guitar-first into the audience, who helped him back onto the stage with only a few chords missed.
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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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