a feeling of
idiom
: a sensation of (some emotional or physical state, such as comfort, loyalty, safety, etc.)
The new security patrols gave residents a feeling of safety.
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For Dawn, a feeling of erasure, even from runways, has happened for Indigenous culture.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Although there is a feeling of a new start following Xabi Alonso’s appointment as coach, the general outlook at the Spanish club is quite different from when the idea of him joining on a free transfer first began to take shape, back in April 2024.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Shipman stood there and continued to look out at the crowd, while appearing to hold back any ounce of emotion to give the agitators a feeling of accomplishment.
—Greg Wehner , Alexis McAdams, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Anxiety is a feeling of fear and dread, often triggered by stressful situations, uncertainty, and perceived threats.12 People whose anxiety does not go away or gets worse over time may have an anxiety disorder.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 19 May 2025
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Although there is a feeling of a new start following Xabi Alonso’s appointment as coach, the general outlook at the Spanish club is quite different from when the idea of him joining on a free transfer first began to take shape, back in April 2024.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Shipman stood there and continued to look out at the crowd, while appearing to hold back any ounce of emotion to give the agitators a feeling of accomplishment.
—Greg Wehner , Alexis McAdams, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Anxiety is a feeling of fear and dread, often triggered by stressful situations, uncertainty, and perceived threats.12 People whose anxiety does not go away or gets worse over time may have an anxiety disorder.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for a feeling of
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“A feeling of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feeling%20of. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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