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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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
Then on March 27, Venus retrograde will re-enter Pisces and your 11th house of associations, community affairs and individual freedom, shifting your focus to friendship and group dynamics, which could stir up complex emotions in your love life.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Bender was cautious about attributing such complex emotions to cats.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Mould, drummer Grant Hart, and bassist Greg Norton brought a new language of unguarded personal honesty to an early-Eighties post-hardcore scene where the default emotions were still angst and alienation.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
In any conversation with someone who’s seen the production, the theme of joy consistently arises — an emotion not typically associated with a play known for its many deaths, yet now, transformed by these imaginative Peruvian artists into a celebration of life.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Bender was cautious about attributing such complex emotions to cats.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Mould, drummer Grant Hart, and bassist Greg Norton brought a new language of unguarded personal honesty to an early-Eighties post-hardcore scene where the default emotions were still angst and alienation.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
In any conversation with someone who’s seen the production, the theme of joy consistently arises — an emotion not typically associated with a play known for its many deaths, yet now, transformed by these imaginative Peruvian artists into a celebration of life.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotion
Noun
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Her feelings on the country’s hard-right swing were not articulated during the discussion, but they were certainly alluded to.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Bong proves to be precise as ever, though, which keeps the movie feeling distinct from his others.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of the film's key scenes, in which Doyle violently interrogates a suspect, didn't initially meet the intensity director William Friedkin envisioned.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Redditors Share Their Own Heartwarming Delivery Stories Dwight's post struck a chord with many Reddit users, who shared their own experiences of kindness during deliveries.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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This idea struck a chord with me, mainly when reflecting on my educational experience.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Scoble’s sweeping vision of the future shaped my thinking and fueled the enthusiasm to write my own book, Charlie Fink’s Metaverse, which came out just thirteen months later.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the Mac Studio has been around for a few years now, and Apple likely has a better sense of how the Max-versus-Ultra sales break down.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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None offer the sense of exclusivity found at The Estates.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our menu’s deepest depth is more about tint, color warmth and sound balance.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The king's staff remember Trump's last visit with fondness and got on with the president's team, Newsweek has been told, and there is no doubt sincerity in the king's warmth.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One of his passions was buying and reselling trucks and tractors.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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During the interview, Jacquemus spoke at length about his passion for perfume and his impatience to finally land on counter.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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If new outbreaks of local or larger regional violence do indeed occur, the likelihood of any side achieving a zero-sum game victory becomes even more remote.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Body camera footage of officers beating Brooks while his hands are cuffed behind him lead to intense criticism over the violence in the state’s prison system at the hands of corrections officers.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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