1
as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
a number of voters expressed the opinion that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are corrupt
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
after reviewing the evidence, the athletic board came to the opinion that the team be disqualified for recruiting violations
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Recent Examples of opinions
Foster diverse perspectives by embracing opinions, as groundbreaking concepts frequently stem from individuals who dare to question wisdom.
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Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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
Punch tends to generate a lot of hate on social media for his opinions and for heading up TDE, a label notoriously known for withholding their artist’s music.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Here are six of the must-watch documentaries available to stream on the platform right now — according to our tastes and opinions, at least.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
My opinions are my own and do not neccessarily reflect those of any past or current employer or research funder.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Best wishes, from all of us on The Arizona Republic opinions team.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Executive management can always benefit from hearing opinions and suggestions from outside specialists.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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
Punch tends to generate a lot of hate on social media for his opinions and for heading up TDE, a label notoriously known for withholding their artist’s music.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Here are six of the must-watch documentaries available to stream on the platform right now — according to our tastes and opinions, at least.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
My opinions are my own and do not neccessarily reflect those of any past or current employer or research funder.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Best wishes, from all of us on The Arizona Republic opinions team.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Executive management can always benefit from hearing opinions and suggestions from outside specialists.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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Attitudes and not beliefs There are limitations to what the team at APPC has concluded.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
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These records reveal beliefs about the afterlife and daily life—fishing, harvesting, and other activities.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Real-time data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices across supply chains and stores can provide immediate insights, helping retailers make quick decisions about replenishment, stock levels and promotions based on current conditions.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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By analyzing big data from various sources, including customer loyalty programs and social media trends, companies can develop granular insights into what drives purchasing decisions.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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None of the New York evidence matters in the extradition hearings; the hearings aren’t probable cause determinations.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Homeland Security, which makes such determinations, has designated the upcoming 2025 certification as a national special security event.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
12 Dec. 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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The percentage of wrongful convictions that include false confessions also leaped when the crime was a homicide.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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