- plural of sympathy.
sympathies
Example Sentences
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"Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
"My sincere sympathies to his family, friends, and fans."
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
On Monday, Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant wrote an open letter to customers, sharing sympathies with those sickened and promising the company will continue to share what it knows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Scottish government's health secretary, Angela Constance, said her sympathies were with the family.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Be assured that I pull at the roots of these sympathies.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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