1
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
an overall feeling of happiness about their new home
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2
as in passions
feelings plural
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
an interesting think piece in which the congresswoman expressed her feelings about our nation's most pressing problems
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as in feel
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
that odd feeling of forward movement you get when the parked car next to you backs out
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as in sympathy
sorrow or the capacity to feel sorrow for another's suffering or misfortune
a rich person without much feeling for those who are less fortunate
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of great feeling, the princess wanted to use her status and influence to help the needy
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as in loving
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as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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as in touching
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
feel this blanket and perceive how soft it is
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as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
with the birth of their first child the couple came to feel true happiness for the first time
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
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as in fumbling
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the sudden blackout had us feeling around in the dark for a flashlight
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as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
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Recent Examples of feeling
David Moin, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Those feelings are unlikely to be positive, given the general dissatisfaction about recent transfer windows, the messaging from Fosun and the big price rises for season ticket holders a year ago (the club have pledged a freeze this time around).
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Her feelings on the country’s hard-right swing were not articulated during the discussion, but they were certainly alluded to.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
What performs even better, but gives me a weird feeling, is the new premium keyboard named Pro Focus Keyboard.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
There will be campaigns featuring top athletes, and of course, exclusive J.Crew products designed with an après-ski feeling.
—David Moin, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Those feelings are unlikely to be positive, given the general dissatisfaction about recent transfer windows, the messaging from Fosun and the big price rises for season ticket holders a year ago (the club have pledged a freeze this time around).
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Her feelings on the country’s hard-right swing were not articulated during the discussion, but they were certainly alluded to.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
What performs even better, but gives me a weird feeling, is the new premium keyboard named Pro Focus Keyboard.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling
Noun
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Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.—
Tanya Arturi,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The phrase embodies a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, employee well-being, and the freedom to pursue personal passions alongside professional responsibilities.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The story instead deals with running the shop, meeting interesting customers and learning about their passions and plights.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The incident has led to speculation and reporting that Dropkick Murphys were banned from X due to Casey’s comments and broadly left-leaning, anti-Trump political beliefs.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2025
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Another false belief is that daring thieves stole the pieces on behalf of a wealthy mover and shaker who is holding the art somewhere in a private collection.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The small-town feel grew on them even as their family grew larger to include two children, and their careers placed them on much bigger stages.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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The travertine enhances safety without compromising aesthetics and gives the home a monastic feel, covering nearly every wall of the house.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the anti-liberal counterrevolutionaries of today have no sympathy for this legacy.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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As for the tens of thousands of government employees fired or in limbo, Krygier doesn’t have much sympathy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The microwaved grape trick also shows their promise as alternative microwave resonators for quantum sensing applications, according to the authors of this latest paper.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024
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Feline eyes also contain the same color-sensing cones as humans, but this doesn't mean our visions are the same, VCA Animal Hospitals reports.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Feeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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