1
as in feelings
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
a sentiment of happiness and goodwill
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2
as in opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
antiwar sentiments
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Recent Examples of sentiments
Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With each person who enters the room eager to greet her, Richardson returns their sentiments with a gentle smile.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
These were also the sentiments expressed by Indonesia’s Korean, French and Australian partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Venus Enters Aquarius and Aligns with Pluto Venus moves into the Air sign Aquarius, making our emotions more aloof; however, on this particular day, the romantic planet connects with Pluto, intensifying our sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The Dutch royal family expressed similar sentiments.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Rose’s denial this week echoes sentiments shared last year by his attorney Alan Gutman.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
With consumer sentiments beginning to stray from fast fashion and turn towards slow fashion and more eco-friendly purchases, there’s a rapidly growing market for secondhand clothing and home goods.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Now homeowners, the women interviewed for this story expressed deep sentiments of pride.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With each person who enters the room eager to greet her, Richardson returns their sentiments with a gentle smile.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
These were also the sentiments expressed by Indonesia’s Korean, French and Australian partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Venus Enters Aquarius and Aligns with Pluto Venus moves into the Air sign Aquarius, making our emotions more aloof; however, on this particular day, the romantic planet connects with Pluto, intensifying our sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The Dutch royal family expressed similar sentiments.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Rose’s denial this week echoes sentiments shared last year by his attorney Alan Gutman.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
With consumer sentiments beginning to stray from fast fashion and turn towards slow fashion and more eco-friendly purchases, there’s a rapidly growing market for secondhand clothing and home goods.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Now homeowners, the women interviewed for this story expressed deep sentiments of pride.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
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Commentary and opinions California produced the first female speaker and female vice president.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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If political analysts are to be believed, the 2024 presidential election was determined — to at least some degree — by a war of values and opinions that may well continue into the new year and beyond.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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When an aspiring actress in a military role-playing facility falls in love with a soldier cast as an insurgent, their unsimulated emotions threaten to derail the performance.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your emotions can get the best of you.Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is why, when approached with curiosity, conflict can reveal blind spots in our beliefs and even strengthen our connections with others.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of adjusting their beliefs, individuals advocate for their perspective and attempt to sway others to see things their way.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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