- 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
There were also expressions of solidarity from abroad, with European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen expressing "her deepest sympathies" to the victims of the attack.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 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
Opening and adjourning the inquest on Tuesday, the coroner said she extended her deepest sympathies to Lucy's family.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Jasper County was predominantly Northern in its sympathies, but there were many whose loyalty was secretly with the South or was suspected of being there.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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