widely believed

idiom

: according to most people's belief
She was widely believed to be guilty.

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It was once widely believed throughout Europe that stars produced an ethereal fluid that somehow influenced earthly affairs. Martha Barnette august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025 It's widely believed that growth equals higher water use. Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Christians also widely believed that John the Baptist was a vegetarian. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 Aug. 2025 It is widely believed that Cousins will remain the backup, and the Falcons have no interest in moving him. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for widely believed

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“Widely believed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely%20believed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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