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as in credit
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 opinion
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 belief
Still, there’s something touching in the man’s belief that music can bring people together.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Cochrane’s upbringing may have played a role in her belief that getting away from the hand-washing of dishes could be anything more than a soap dream.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The question, in effect, is a referendum on your belief that McDaniel/Grier/Hill is the right nucleus now and moving forward to make Miami a contender.
—Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Boyes nods in vigorous agreement with the tribal belief that the disappearance of the elephants would be a harbinger of the disappearance of human life.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Cochrane’s upbringing may have played a role in her belief that getting away from the hand-washing of dishes could be anything more than a soap dream.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The question, in effect, is a referendum on your belief that McDaniel/Grier/Hill is the right nucleus now and moving forward to make Miami a contender.
—Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Boyes nods in vigorous agreement with the tribal belief that the disappearance of the elephants would be a harbinger of the disappearance of human life.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belief
Noun
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Treasuries are seen as relatively risk-free assets because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Napier, to his credit, didn’t point blame, despite Lagway becoming the first Florida quarterback since Shane Matthews in 1992 — 13 years before Lagway was born — to throw five interceptions.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That combination of personal faith, bold activism, and national political influence gave Kirk a stature few others in the movement could match.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Jordan, that battle has meant staying grounded in his faith and refusing to let the disease isolate him.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With these factors all in mind, clips from the Vegas opening are obviously being heavily scrutinized in Motley Crue fan forums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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Put yourself into unknown territory and open up your mind, spirit and vision.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reese merely flipped that axiom on its head by asking to be coached harder.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is an axiom; indeed, delegation is one of the first skills typically required of new managers.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The shift has resulted in more complicated and less certainty in tax planning.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement While Gaal steels herself, the force that’s stalked her visions finally arrives, stepping into view with the certainty of someone who’s already seen the ending.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the consequences of permanent records became clear—blocking access to jobs, housing, and education—states began experimenting with mechanisms to seal or expunge certain convictions, usually for first-time or juvenile offenders.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Belief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belief. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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