Martin, 25, established himself last season as the team enforcer and emotional barometer.

Ms. Yates's veterinarian told her that dogs are often "emotional barometers."

Both have become emotional barometers for the Patriots on the field and in the stands.

Wayne's emotional barometer swung once again from casual indifference to blind fury.

There were two reasons for the steadying of his emotional barometer.

His emotional barometer had dropped to its lowest point since finding out his wife had perished in the gang attack five years ago.

It can rely on audiences primed by the emotional barometer of the season to get misty-eyed on cue.

Despite her supportive presence, his emotional barometer was constantly swinging between highs and lows.

Duncan is the undeniable quarterback and emotional barometer of the Spurs.

Cham provides the emotional barometer to the group, and often finds herself more sensitive to the tensions in a situation.