as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
How Superstitions Impact Modern Life and Pregnacy Pregnancy and childbirth are major life changes, and with that may come feelings of nervousness, excitement, even fear—and some of these feelings could present themselves as superstitions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
What are your feelings around AI in filmmaking right now?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
It's considered a mild form of dissociation, which is a disconnect between the present moment and your thoughts, feelings, memories, and actions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Never mind The Bear — meet the Boss, fighting the same demons and nagging feelings of self-doubt that would cause Carmy Berzatto to stoically nod in recognition.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
And that his personal feelings, as the commanding leader of this organization, could ever be separated from the Patriots’ business?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
These are complicated thoughts and feelings.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
How Superstitions Impact Modern Life and Pregnacy Pregnancy and childbirth are major life changes, and with that may come feelings of nervousness, excitement, even fear—and some of these feelings could present themselves as superstitions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
What are your feelings around AI in filmmaking right now?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
It's considered a mild form of dissociation, which is a disconnect between the present moment and your thoughts, feelings, memories, and actions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Never mind The Bear — meet the Boss, fighting the same demons and nagging feelings of self-doubt that would cause Carmy Berzatto to stoically nod in recognition.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
And that his personal feelings, as the commanding leader of this organization, could ever be separated from the Patriots’ business?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
These are complicated thoughts and feelings.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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A lot of times, people are nervous to let their passions fully engulf them.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Still, Diana and Willie remained a team, supporting their son's passions and staying actively involved in his life.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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