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
Similar sentiments can be seen in signs protesting the expansion that dot lawns around Brookfield, a mixture of rural and suburban neighborhoods adjacent to Candlewood Lake.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Positioned between deep winter and the first signs of spring, the month comes with sweet sentiments, chilly weather, and a unique sense of moodiness that makes for some gorgeous manicure inspo.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The same sentiments could be said about what Mike and Chris taught their children as parents.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Throughout the night, people shared many of the same sentiments, encouraging lawmakers to think of them not as numbers on a spreadsheet, but as real people contributing to their communities.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Those are sentiments Benet coach Joe Kilbride loves to hear.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Hiser seconds these sentiments and gives the mattress an 8 out of 10 for its overall comfort, especially when reflecting on his old bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
White House officials have shared sentiments similar to the president’s and said Gabbard has been examining records from the 2020 elections.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
The time for discussing sentiments and philosophies instead of concrete details has passed.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Positioned between deep winter and the first signs of spring, the month comes with sweet sentiments, chilly weather, and a unique sense of moodiness that makes for some gorgeous manicure inspo.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The same sentiments could be said about what Mike and Chris taught their children as parents.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Throughout the night, people shared many of the same sentiments, encouraging lawmakers to think of them not as numbers on a spreadsheet, but as real people contributing to their communities.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Those are sentiments Benet coach Joe Kilbride loves to hear.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Hiser seconds these sentiments and gives the mattress an 8 out of 10 for its overall comfort, especially when reflecting on his old bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
White House officials have shared sentiments similar to the president’s and said Gabbard has been examining records from the 2020 elections.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
The time for discussing sentiments and philosophies instead of concrete details has passed.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
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The frustration of feeling unheard can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation that can increase risk of depression, Lang says.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry has warned that feelings of sadness and isolation are common among older adults, while depression remains widely underdiagnosed.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Outside opinions are no substitute for your intuition and experience as the moon and Chiron clash.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Because in realignment, where emotions are high and every president has a wandering eye, heft matters.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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This small area deep in the brain plays a large role in memory, as well as emotions.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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Frederick battled intermittent despair and sought solace in Swedenborgianism and other, stranger beliefs.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Conducted in March 2025 by the research firm Burson, the survey posed a variety of questions to more than 1,800 Jewish and more than 4,100 total respondents about their relationship to Israel and Zionism, as well as about their beliefs about the definition of Zionism.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition to occasional bursts of folk songs, there are outstanding new compositions by Mario Batkovic that move from a quick, nerve-jangling pulse to a full surge of mournful chords in a late sequence.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its seductive chords, its shocking sounds, somehow pierce one’s normal resistance, cutting through snow and ice and whatever else has gummed up one’s works.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The characters are mostly idealized, the action is predictable, and its core conflicts derivative of those in the minds of most American teenagers in the middle of the 20th century.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 Hearts can open wider when minds connect.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Stories serves Japanese-style small plates, but its cocktails — as well as the views — are the star.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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