1
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
a sentiment of happiness and goodwill
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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
That distinction remains critical in South Florida, where many Venezuelans fear criminal narratives can quickly fuel broader anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Other workers echoed Van Duyn’s sentiment, saying that most of the time their work does not necessitate their physical presence in the office.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Schulz said Japanese manufacturers continue to benefit from the weak yen, while the latest BOJ's quarterly Tankan survey, which measures business sentiment, pointed to stronger-than-expected confidence among large manufacturers.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Futures markets peg the odds of an interest rate hike in September at about 66%, according to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool, a measure of investor sentiment.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Other workers echoed Van Duyn’s sentiment, saying that most of the time their work does not necessitate their physical presence in the office.
—
Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Schulz said Japanese manufacturers continue to benefit from the weak yen, while the latest BOJ's quarterly Tankan survey, which measures business sentiment, pointed to stronger-than-expected confidence among large manufacturers.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Futures markets peg the odds of an interest rate hike in September at about 66%, according to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool, a measure of investor sentiment.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentiment
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Some stars receive a hero’s welcome, while others encounter mixed emotions after leaving in free agency.
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Coney Barrett signed on to the majority opinion that Roberts wrote, and Kavanaugh concurred.
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Maureen Groppe What will the justices do after wrapping up today’s final opinions?
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Whether those moments carry the same depth of feeling by the time the finale rolls around is another matter.
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For someone whose path to that sisterhood involved survival shows, multiple years of training, and a college deposit paid the day before her life changed, that feeling took a long time to find.
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As Jupiter and Chiron clash, explore new beliefs or ideas without committing to them – yet.
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Beyond the importance of education, he was also motivated by his own beliefs about the role of wealth in society and China’s national development.
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Much of the credit needs to be given to the chord changes that the Beatles invoked in their songs.
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In the 12th-most leftward-leaning congressional district in the country, one that backed Mamdani by nearly 25 percentage points in November’s mayoral general election, this message seems to be striking a chord.
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
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In the video, with over 10 million views, Savoie spends several minutes breaking down the soccer star’s collection.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
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“Sentiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentiment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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