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
Anti-nuclear sentiment spiked in the wake of a partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979, which triggered some radioactive releases and the evacuation of thousands of people.
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Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The shift in Trumpov's first presidency had such far-reaching effects on Sino-American sentiment in both capitals that former President Joe Biden found the chill of the new Cold War hard to reverse.
—Micah McCartney Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
The Beyond the Lights actor commented under the post, sharing his sentiments on the future playdates their children will have.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
On Monday, the team’s secondary coach offered similar sentiments about a unit that has one former Pro Bowler (Minkah Fitzpatrick) but a lot of question marks otherwise.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
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Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The shift in Trumpov's first presidency had such far-reaching effects on Sino-American sentiment in both capitals that former President Joe Biden found the chill of the new Cold War hard to reverse.
—Micah McCartney Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
The Beyond the Lights actor commented under the post, sharing his sentiments on the future playdates their children will have.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
On Monday, the team’s secondary coach offered similar sentiments about a unit that has one former Pro Bowler (Minkah Fitzpatrick) but a lot of question marks otherwise.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiment
Noun
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Once Venus enters Leo, there will be greater emphasis on your roots, emotions and home life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Find the quotes that capture raw emotion, then talk your offer through in simple language.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In my opinion, there are seven managers in the sport better than Boone.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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In my opinion, rethinking their roles through a commercial lens could help hotels and OTAs drive more loyalty and increase customer lifetime value (CLTV) as traveler journeys become more nonlinear and highly content-influenced.—
Sanjay Ghare,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Taylor Jackson spent much of her childhood feeling neglected and lost, and Chuck E. Cheese gave her an escape from that reality.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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For those feeling burned out but still wanting to improve their financial situation, the focus is shifting from sheer volume of work to efficiency.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some other notable attacks at US military bases in recent years include: On November 5, 2009, an Army psychiatrist with radical Islamist beliefs opened fire at a processing center at Fort Hood, a major US Army post, in Texas, killing 13 people and an unborn child, and wounding more than 30 others.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each statement should challenge a common belief in [your industry/niche] while being defensible with evidence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Power of Caffeine DeAngelo's hilarious misadventure struck a chord with many online—especially those who understand the impact of caffeine withdrawal.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Though the title and premise—a trio of K-pop stars who lead secret double lives as demon hunters—sound quirky, the film’s blend of animation, traditional Korean culture and mythology, and K-pop has clearly struck a chord with critics and audiences alike.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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She's reused the footage since in other videos explicitly about Swift (and gotten millions more views).—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Still, the House and Senate’s market structure proposals are different from the get-go; on top of that, varying corners of the industry have competing views on the details, and multiple committees claim jurisdiction over the fight.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the inside, a two-story lobby wrapped in wood and featuring large-format terrazzo tile flooring is meant to evoke an immediate sense of peace for players.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Has the thought of chasing Gunther’s historic 666-day reign crossed your mind?—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind, as Venus moves through Leo — and your second house of values, stability and money-making abilities — the self-esteem boost continues.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sentiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiment. Accessed 17 Aug. 2025.
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