as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
There is only so much drama to be found in the first 24 hours, and yet some Islanders have already managed to get their feelings hurt, which bodes well for the next six weeks — for us the viewers anyway.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales typically keep their feelings about one another closer to the vest—but the future queen let slip a romantic acknowledgement of her love for her husband at a surprise appearance.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 June 2026
White opened up about his complicated feelings surrounding his lengthy run on Shameless in a 2022 interview with GQ.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
What results is a hallucinatory exploration of power, control, desire, and — that hottest of fascinated feelings right now — obsession.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Arnold uses different metaphors to describe his feelings about what lies between him and brother.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Natural materials, on the other hand, often carry a history and evoke feelings of nostalgia.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
The characters express their feelings openly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
For some adults, however, stepping away from work can elicit feelings of isolation or diminished purpose, particularly if their jobs were deeply connected to their identity and daily routines.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales typically keep their feelings about one another closer to the vest—but the future queen let slip a romantic acknowledgement of her love for her husband at a surprise appearance.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 June 2026
White opened up about his complicated feelings surrounding his lengthy run on Shameless in a 2022 interview with GQ.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
What results is a hallucinatory exploration of power, control, desire, and — that hottest of fascinated feelings right now — obsession.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Arnold uses different metaphors to describe his feelings about what lies between him and brother.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Natural materials, on the other hand, often carry a history and evoke feelings of nostalgia.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
The characters express their feelings openly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
For some adults, however, stepping away from work can elicit feelings of isolation or diminished purpose, particularly if their jobs were deeply connected to their identity and daily routines.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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But the vibe, or lack of it, was much the same in Huntington Beach, where MAGA passions run high.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Obama advised youngsters to avoid the trappings of wealth to be able to pursue their passions more freely.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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As creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, Williams is an organic partner for Moët & Chandon, which belongs to the wines and spirits division of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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