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as in faiths
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
a belief in UFO's led him to relentlessly scan the nighttime skies
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as in opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
it's my belief that the sky is blue because our eyes perceive the color blue easily
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Recent Examples of beliefs
These records reveal beliefs about the afterlife and daily life—fishing, harvesting, and other activities.
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Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
One of my core beliefs is that our autonomy as humans is not automatic.
—John Kormanik, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Someone in power tries to push their beliefs upon you as Mars and Pluto clash.
—USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Attitudes and not beliefs There are limitations to what the team at APPC has concluded.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
These systems understand and interpret human emotions, beliefs, and intentions, enabling richer interactions.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Yet beyond piety and service, the Georgia Democrat stood out from his earliest days on the national stage with unusually prolific, nuanced explanations of his beliefs.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The groups argue that the 2019 law, known as SB 660, forces them to associate with employees whose beliefs and actions conflict with their religious missions, violating their constitutional rights.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
One of my core beliefs is that our autonomy as humans is not automatic.
—John Kormanik, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Someone in power tries to push their beliefs upon you as Mars and Pluto clash.
—USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Attitudes and not beliefs There are limitations to what the team at APPC has concluded.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
These systems understand and interpret human emotions, beliefs, and intentions, enabling richer interactions.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Yet beyond piety and service, the Georgia Democrat stood out from his earliest days on the national stage with unusually prolific, nuanced explanations of his beliefs.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The groups argue that the 2019 law, known as SB 660, forces them to associate with employees whose beliefs and actions conflict with their religious missions, violating their constitutional rights.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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Foster diverse perspectives by embracing opinions, as groundbreaking concepts frequently stem from individuals who dare to question wisdom.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Share updates about your music, or even ask your audience for their opinions—fans love being part of their favorite artists' creative processes.—
Justin Grome,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The experts then had to agree on the fundamental truths, or axioms, that were accepted as true even thought they could not be proven.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
1 Oct. 2024
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And these are always clearly defined by the axioms.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
1 Oct. 2024
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Defendants also can join the program as an alternative to paying fines as the result of convictions within the district court.—
Campbell Roper,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Prior to its passage, theft of items worth $950 or less was a misdemeanor, but Prop 36 will make the offense into a felon if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain crimes, according to the California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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