1
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
a sentiment of happiness and goodwill
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2
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
antiwar sentiments
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Recent Examples of sentiment
Some public health experts argue that scrutiny around mRNA technology is an extension of anti-vaccine sentiments in politics.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Supply-chain disruptions driven by the trade war, labor shortages caused by deportations, and overall policy uncertainty are hurting business and consumer sentiment, leading to lower spending, lower growth, and lower interest rates.
—Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Even Senior Advisor to the President, Elon Musk has expressed sentiments on free trade (with Europe) that deviate from the direction of the administration.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Sun and Moon conjunctions can indicate soulmate energy The Sun is the ego, and the moon is our sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Supply-chain disruptions driven by the trade war, labor shortages caused by deportations, and overall policy uncertainty are hurting business and consumer sentiment, leading to lower spending, lower growth, and lower interest rates.
—Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Even Senior Advisor to the President, Elon Musk has expressed sentiments on free trade (with Europe) that deviate from the direction of the administration.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Sun and Moon conjunctions can indicate soulmate energy The Sun is the ego, and the moon is our sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiment
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More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Instead of scanning for signs of danger, try slowing down and tuning into your own body and emotions first.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Comments on opinion articles may be emailed to letters@nytimes.com.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For instance, Millennials are experiencing high rates of burnout, with studies indicating that a significant portion report feeling burned out in their jobs, often citing factors like financial pressures, career uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Their belief in this project means the world to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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As algorithms and politics herd us into narrower and narrower silos, the pressure increases on artists (as well as comedians, actors, and even brands) to mirror their fans’ core beliefs.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Two decades before viewers began booking time with The White Lotus, series creator Mike White struck a chord with the movie School of Rock.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tilley-Coulson believes the reason her video struck such a chord is because so many millennials remember it firsthand.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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The legislation changes how the law describes the federal government and the legislature’s view of Second Amendment rights, in an effort to sidestep the legal problems that ensnared the 2021 law.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The song — a music video for which was released in March and has since racked up 2.9 million views — benefits the Prevent Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit that has championed research, education and advocacy efforts to make cancer both preventable and beatable.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
2 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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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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The more Tropper thought about it, the more one actor appeared in his mind for Coop: Jon Hamm.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $780 What to Look for in a Crossbody Phone Bag Special features: When shopping for a crossbody phone bag, there are a few key features to keep in mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sentiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiment. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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