as in secular
not having or showing conviction about the existence of God
As she grew older, she began to question the religious teachings of her youth and became more agnostic.
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a person who does not have a definite belief about whether God exists or not
He was an agnostic despite his religious upbringing.
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Recent Examples of agnostic
Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That means identifying politically ‘agnostic’ solutions to expand quality jobs that both workers and businesses can get behind, including:
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—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The community is now composed of nones, agnostics and disillusioned former members of megachurches.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Mandel’s experience has shown him that being industry, company and function agnostic prepares you to be far more flexible, empathetic and prepared for the multidimensional demands and multicultural needs of a senior executive.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That means identifying politically ‘agnostic’ solutions to expand quality jobs that both workers and businesses can get behind, including:
CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Black Non-Believers Often Conceal Their Beliefs While Networking Sadly, Black atheists and agnostics feel pressure to hide their secularism in professional settings in order to maintain relationships.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The community is now composed of nones, agnostics and disillusioned former members of megachurches.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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But today’s escalating tensions go back to 1953, when British oil companies and the CIA orchestrated a coup and installed the Shah of Iran, a secular ruler willing to accommodate Big Oil and other corporate interests in the West.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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While many are motivated by religious believes, other secular walkers do it as a ‘mindful’ journey, a physical achievement or as a practical way to explore European culture, historical sites and history itself.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The industry is watching, and skeptics are everywhere.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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With the right approach and recipe, even eggplant skeptics will produce superlatively silky, meaty results in no time.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2025
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Some employees are skeptical of the AI, especially following a Bloomberg report in January that predicted up to 200,000 jobs on Wall Street could be at risk within five years due to technologies like AI.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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But some, including former Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston, remain skeptical about whether the current bill will lay the groundwork for a successful regional system.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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“Agnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agnostic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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