emotions

noun

plural of emotion
as in feelings
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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Recent Examples of emotions The video was definitely a hit, but for a parent, that much attention can bring mixed emotions, especially when some of the reactions include praise but others are not so kind. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The Full Moon in Pisces lights your 12th House of Solitude, Rest, and Hidden Patterns, bringing private emotions, dreams, and unfinished thoughts closer to the surface. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Blumberg maintained a stoic face but was experiencing a range of emotions. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Madeline Madeline, now working part-time in a local hotel’s events department, is just trying to get through her 50th birthday intact with all the emotions that come with hitting 50. — Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Todd, who produces the film, recalls the emotions of visiting the set for the first time, during a scene that struck a personal chord with her experience with her son. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 The unforecasted weather began to trickle in, and in true R&B fashion, the emotions only got deeper. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Why This Is A Matter of Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is your ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions, and to recognize and influence the emotions of people around you. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Leavitt recommended parents create a space at home where their children feel safe to express their emotions and talk about them, specifically through a routine such as dinnertime. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotions
  1. feelings
  2. chords
Noun
  • Both artists, Morris points out, were working in the context of World War II, and the owl’s ability to both burrow and take flight may have appealed to feelings of entrapment and a desire to escape.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh pasta, family recipes and the feelings of a cozy home are coming together at Charlotte’s newest Italian restaurant, opening this fall.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • The app listens while users play and provides immediate feedback on notes and chords.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There are moments when Ocean’s voice feels almost naked against a few chords.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chords

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“Emotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotions. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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