sympathy
noun
the act or state of feeling sorrow or compassion for another.
sympathies
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pluralof sympathy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Four years later the revolution had executed the king and passed the Law of Suspects, under which French citizens could be jailed for their presumed sympathies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“We offer our deepest sympathies to Sebastian’s family and friends, who are mourning this tragic loss.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Police said their sympathies remained "with all those affected by this tragic incident".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The RAF said its "thoughts and sympathies" remained with the "family, friends and colleagues of Corrie Mckeague".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
There’s no time for that, and neither my feelings for David nor my sympathies for Jake are important right now.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
