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
In recent weeks, investors have tried to reconcile gaps between the hard economic data, some of which started to show cracks in the labor market before May payrolls came in stronger-than-expected, and the soft economic data, which has signaled a deterioration in consumer sentiment for months.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 June 2025
That sentiment may be particularly true for discretionary categories, including fashion and apparel.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 June 2025
And the good vibes that have powered a rebound in sentiment and a massive market rally could disappear in a flash.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
That sentiment has echoed through his work on Broadway this season, where Groff is currently starring as Bobby Darin in Just in Time.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 June 2025
That sentiment may be particularly true for discretionary categories, including fashion and apparel.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 June 2025
And the good vibes that have powered a rebound in sentiment and a massive market rally could disappear in a flash.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
That sentiment has echoed through his work on Broadway this season, where Groff is currently starring as Bobby Darin in Just in Time.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiment
Noun
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The emerging British singer brought a lot of heart and emotion to the performance.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In a battle defined by grit and high emotions, the Miami Hurricanes fell to the Louisville Cardinals, 3-2, in Game 3 of the NCAA Louisville Super Regional.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The law was upheld last year in an opinion written by a prominent conservative judge.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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While feelings of self-doubt might arise, don’t let others’ opinions deter you from pursuing your goals.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Noun
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JoJo Siwa definitely has some complicated feelings about Miley Cyrus joking about her sexuality.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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But that season swung local feelings about public money for arenas.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Resilient leadership requires an unparalleled ability to adapt without compromising core values, beliefs or foundational principles.—
Novena Riojas,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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By taking these assumptions and beliefs about hair’s relationship to the body seriously, this book reveals how nineteenth-century Americans came to understand their hair as a body part capable of indexing each person’s race, gender, and national belonging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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From the start, Smoke struck a chord with Egerton, who also serves as an executive producer.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, singer Melanie Martinez’s fragrance brand, Portals Parfums, has also struck a chord with the cohort, with more than 11 percent of the brand’s 230,000-plus social followers being within the ages of 13 to 17.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, explore rooms restored to reflect 19th-century lighthouse life, and unwind with their picnic in a shaded pavilion with unbeatable views.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Seagulls cruise over fishing boats, and there are delicious water front views of distant mainland mountains.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Adaptation keeps you top of mind when budgets tighten.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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My pen, my mind and my feelings are in every verse and in every hook.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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“Sentiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiment. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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