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
Though Justin and Keisha, and Katherine and Michael (Blume’s characters), are dealing with the same party-pack of teenage emotions — uncertainty, humiliation, brilliance, headassness — their experiences aren’t the same.
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Jazmine Hughes, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Detroit and New York traded blows throughout the fourth, with the crowd at Little Caesars Arena going through a rollercoaster of emotions.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Her research revolves around proactivity, emotions, cognitive functioning, and well-being in the workplace.
—Mouna El Mansouri, Harvard Business Review, 1 May 2025
Physically active grief travel Grief inevitably brings up a swirl of thoughts and emotions.
—Leslie Hsu Oh, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Jazmine Hughes, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Detroit and New York traded blows throughout the fourth, with the crowd at Little Caesars Arena going through a rollercoaster of emotions.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Her research revolves around proactivity, emotions, cognitive functioning, and well-being in the workplace.
—Mouna El Mansouri, Harvard Business Review, 1 May 2025
Physically active grief travel Grief inevitably brings up a swirl of thoughts and emotions.
—Leslie Hsu Oh, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotion
Noun
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Sabrina Carpenter Joins Quinta Brunson to Sing About Being Short — Watch For her part, Serena seemed surprised by the news of Matt’s feelings for her, but not necessarily unhappy about it.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Anyone who’s waited for hours on end at an airport or who has been stuck in a major traffic jam knows the helpless feeling.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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There has to be urgency, there has to be force, there has to be intensity, there has to [be] concentration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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The narrative, though minimal, resonates through its intensity and restraint.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The plight of one dog in particular struck a chord.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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His work with the poor, during good times and bad, strikes a chord here.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2025
Noun
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His kitchen skills, puckish humor and enthusiasm helped earn him regular invitations to appear on TV cooking shows, including every Food Network series and a couple shows for TLC.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,104 points, or 2.6%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong.—
Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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According to sources, Shell did float the idea about dropping the 10 PM hour with CBS executives but that was put to rest after he was presented with detailed arguments — and data — why programming the time slot makes financial sense for the network.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Mixing materials and varying finishes—brushed, polished, antiqued—adds warmth and depth.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The Savage brothers ultimately pursued other passions beyond acting, with Fred working extensively as a TV director and Ben getting into Los Angeles politics.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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However, that jolt of youth culture and passion for music didn’t translate with their neighbors.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The writing and acting is simply outstanding, with moments of genuine humor followed by gut-wrenching scenes of violence or suspense.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The flashy sequences of violence feel apt for TV (Netflix, along with Steven Spielberg’s production outfit and the Obamas’ media company, is working on a series), but the novel’s real draw is the quieter ache of a family torn apart.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotion. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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