a feeling of

idiom

: a sensation of (some emotional or physical state, such as comfort, loyalty, safety, etc.)
The new security patrols gave residents a feeling of safety.

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For last two years, the North Node in Libra has been pulling you toward your fourth house of home and family, forcing you to reconnect with your heart and reestablish a feeling of safety and belonging. Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024 And so that’s a layer of connection, a feeling of knowing the journey and very different from [character László Tóth’s] journey, but there are very many parallels. Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024 Sometimes a feeling of discomfort is a sign of growth. Janine Schindler, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held its final meeting on Wednesday and while Republicans signaled a feeling of accomplishment, Democrats maintained their belief that not enough was done in the subcommittee’s two years. Joseph Choi, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a feeling of 

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“A feeling of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feeling%20of. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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