1
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
a sentiment of happiness and goodwill
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2
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
antiwar sentiments
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Recent Examples of sentiment
For El-Amin, now 75, the moment was important to his family and resonated with a common sentiment in Islam: a person who dies leaves nothing behind except for their good deeds, knowledge and loved ones who pray for them.
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 27 May 2025
Though the United States isn’t in a recession right now, economic optimism is at a near-record low, according to University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index this month.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
However, sentiment turned positive on Tuesday amid hopes of a breakthrough.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 May 2025
And more industry leaders are now echoing the sentiment that the path to lasting impact isn't scale but specificity.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 27 May 2025
Though the United States isn’t in a recession right now, economic optimism is at a near-record low, according to University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index this month.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
However, sentiment turned positive on Tuesday amid hopes of a breakthrough.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 May 2025
And more industry leaders are now echoing the sentiment that the path to lasting impact isn't scale but specificity.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiment
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Everything gets harder when your emotions run wild and your judgment clouds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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How have your opinions of the Netanyahu government’s intentions changed in the past year and a half?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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In my opinion, using AI agents to rethink the creation, delivery and scaling of value is more effective than simply viewing them as efficiency tools.—
Umair Javed,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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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
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 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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The film struck a chord in France and won an impressive six prizes at the Cesar Awards, including best film, director and adapted screenplay for Moll and Gilles Marchand, as well as promising actor for Bastien Bouillon.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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What, so someone with bad intentions could input their own views into a data set in order to advance a false narrative?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Sasha Gusev, a statistical geneticist and associate professor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, takes a different view.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 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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The thought of sitting out spring practices never crossed star running back Kyren Williams’ mind, despite an ongoing contract negotiation between his representatives and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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With January’s trauma still fresh in the minds of many, Verdery said the group is focused on rebuilding with an eye toward safety and resilience.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
29 May 2025
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“Sentiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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