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
The survey explored the sentiments of varying demographics of American workers, covering Gen Zers, to Gen Xers, to Black Americans, to Hispanics, to Westerners, to those making under $50,000 or $100,000 or more, and everyone in between.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Tarpley echoed her sister’s sentiments.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, a pro-European orientation did not equate to anti-Russian sentiments.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Common sentiments include finding the relationship’s routine tiring, getting bored quickly and feeling impatient.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Chloe talked in depth on the X app about having an empty schedule despite putting the last of her savings into her drag, with other queens echoing her sentiments.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Those who have a longer history with Lively shared similar sentiments.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Tarpley echoed her sister’s sentiments.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, a pro-European orientation did not equate to anti-Russian sentiments.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Common sentiments include finding the relationship’s routine tiring, getting bored quickly and feeling impatient.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Chloe talked in depth on the X app about having an empty schedule despite putting the last of her savings into her drag, with other queens echoing her sentiments.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Those who have a longer history with Lively shared similar sentiments.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiments
Noun
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Commentary and opinions Trimming the fat from the federal budget shouldn’t hurt the most vulnerable this much, writes columnist LZ Granderson.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An important advancement in AGI development is this capacity to control dialogue and mimic emotions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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Showing emotions and masculinity are not categorically exclusive.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This season paid homage to the local culture of Thailand, and examined the role that wealthy Western patrons play in the commercialization of Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual beliefs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Let go of the beliefs that aren’t serving you to make way for those that will.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sentiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiments. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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