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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2
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
The man is absolutely magnetic in a way that so few television actors are, packing every inch of the screen with conflicting emotion.
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Samantha Allen, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
Researchers at University College London report that people who regularly share meals report higher levels of life satisfaction and positive emotions compared to those who eat alone.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
How often does Bennett show actual emotion on the floor?
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Allen, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
Researchers at University College London report that people who regularly share meals report higher levels of life satisfaction and positive emotions compared to those who eat alone.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
How often does Bennett show actual emotion on the floor?
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotion
Noun
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Kp index — which provides a rough guide to the intensity of aurora displays — may reach 6, which will see the auroral oval stretch farther south.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Within a few years, the intensity and demands of their big lives and careers brought new pressure — and problems for the couple.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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That included Parler, which aimed to strike a chord with conservative viewpoints, but then-former-President Donald Trump launched Truth Social.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nash’s honesty struck a chord, shedding light on how urban culture provided a foundation for his creativity on the court.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The warmth between the three leads is believable and although the tendency to have Lane, Bomer and Graham break into choreographed song and dance routines for episodic climaxes quickly feels lazy, a cold open homage to Chicago produced my biggest laugh of the 10-episode season.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Which parent, like William, hasn’t wanted to share their passion with their children?—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The project also allowed Carson to merge her passions for music and acting while earning her first executive producer credit.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their violence — in medieval bestiaries, unicorns are regularly said to have beef with elephants and take them down by goring their bellies — is contrasted with their gentleness towards maidens and innate understanding of purity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The bonfire of the Teslas: Political violence and the Left That will be a serious slog over the next three-plus years, with the Democratic brand in poor shape.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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