a feeling of

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: 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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Recently, Chatten, who writes most of the group’s lyrics, told the Times a story about going to see a movie with his headphones in and attempting to actualize an ambient cognitive dissonance, a feeling of being in the world but not quite of it. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 Monounsaturated fats can promote a feeling of fullness and are found in foods like olive oil, avocados, walnuts, butter and cheese. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Designers achieved a feeling of weightlessness with floaty fabrics and semisheer looks that don’t give everything away. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Not to mention a feeling of healthy competition with American artists such as the Byrds, the Beach Boys, and, of course, Bob Dylan. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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