1
as in feeling
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
my emotions after hearing the shocking news went from utter disbelief to overwhelming sorrow
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
the emotion that the singer is able to instill in "Amazing Grace" is truly stirring
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Recent Examples of emotion
These emotions and attitudes, which circulate with little friction, turn us into zombies.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
So there is this constant tension within him between human-ness and party-ness, where on the one hand Xi Zhongxun was someone with his own views, his own ambitions, and his own emotions.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 28 May 2025
But the Telugu movie that works across the country is still rooted in Indian emotions and mythology.
—Vishal Menon, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
There’s just all sorts of emotions, but overwhelmingly, gratitude.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 May 2025
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
So there is this constant tension within him between human-ness and party-ness, where on the one hand Xi Zhongxun was someone with his own views, his own ambitions, and his own emotions.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 28 May 2025
But the Telugu movie that works across the country is still rooted in Indian emotions and mythology.
—Vishal Menon, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
There’s just all sorts of emotions, but overwhelmingly, gratitude.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotion
Noun
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Catherine, at least, has a better grasp of her own heart—her own feelings—than either of these more confident and overtly clever heroines.—
Adelle Waldman,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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The feeling among economists is that tariffs and inflation go together.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The cone doesn’t represent the uncertainty associated with a storm forecast, nor the size or intensity of a storm.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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There is genuine disagreement about the scope and intensity of regulation.—
Rick Miller,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Though Bellini had clearly already arrived at the veterinary clinic, his last-ditch effort to escape the appointment struck a chord online.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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In one pilot hotel in Fort Lauderdale, a simple affirmation poster placed inside an elevator led to an unscripted guest reaction that struck a chord.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The Personal Brand Is the Leadership Brand Demis Hassabis — cofounder and CEO of Google DeepMind — isn’t a personal brand in the conventional sense.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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And it was done like a theater production in the sense that every time there was a character, the role was played by an actor.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Soft area rugs provide comfort, warmth, and traction.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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The treatment involves four stages: purification, warmth, focus and recovery.—
Akili King,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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While market opportunity and product-market fit are paramount, successful entrepreneurship often stems from an innate drive and passion for pursuing a vision.—
Daniel Ramsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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On May 24, Saturn will enter Aries for the first time in decades, marking the start of a new era of autonomy and bold passion.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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On the agenda: discussions about the various ways antisemitic rhetoric can lead to violence.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Gun violence in the US Thousands of people die from firearm injuries in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotion. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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