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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
If Kim, who doesn’t turn 19 years old until midseason, continues to bulk up and add muscle, there’s a belief that his velocity on the mound and power at the plate could increase.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Campaigns to secure new lands, especially in the Ohio River Valley, gave birth to the first wave of Manifest Destiny beliefs soon to animate US historical narratives.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
But true justice will come when no one in Cuba is jailed for their beliefs and Cuba is free.
—- Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
So has my understanding of what my friends might like, regardless of my belief in the infallibility of my personal taste.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Campaigns to secure new lands, especially in the Ohio River Valley, gave birth to the first wave of Manifest Destiny beliefs soon to animate US historical narratives.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
But true justice will come when no one in Cuba is jailed for their beliefs and Cuba is free.
—- Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
So has my understanding of what my friends might like, regardless of my belief in the infallibility of my personal taste.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belief
Noun
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Citi hiring and what to expect in Charlotte Citi anticipates hiring for support services, risk management, client credit, personal banking and financial risk.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Often these are aimed at either conning applicants into paying up-front fees or providing personal information that the scammers later use to gain access to credit in the victim’s name.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That divergence of opinion hasn’t provided a national consensus for a permanent time standard.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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What’s your most unpopular workplace opinion?—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The intersection of faith, money and politics creates natural dramatic stakes, complex characters and moral ambiguity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Generosity transforms the lessons of Ramadan into something visible, an expression of faith through action.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just keep in mind that orders shipping from overseas may take a little longer to arrive and are subject to tariffs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Naturally, Farke was not about to reveal his hand in a press conference, but explained what will go through his mind ahead of Saturday evening.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Now that Chalamet is also dealing with the headache of his remarks last month to Matthew McConaughey about the lack of impact that ballet and opera have on modern culture, the first and most obvious lesson is that, to quote the old axiom, absence makes the heart grow fonder.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Admittedly, that axiom is being tested in a few locations this year, whether in Philadelphia (VJ Edgecombe, 76ers), Charlotte (Kon Knueppel, Hornets) or Boston (Hugo González, Celtics).—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ideal for business trips to the region, the hotel’s spaces include the Spruce Meeting Room and Jupiter Pavilion, while outdoor venues include The Lawn and Jupiter Courtyard, offering versatile options for small gatherings, straight-forward celebrations, or meetings, all framed by mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some have argued that there is an apparent disconnect between the Christian messaging that Talarico has leaned so heavily into and his warmth toward what many view as a predatory industry.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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But even the certainty of heaven did not quiet my father’s worry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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That certainty proved well-founded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution and 2023 convictions against Becciu and others had been held up by the Vatican and late pope as evidence of his willingness to crack down on financial misconduct in the Holy See.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution and 2023 convictions against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and others had been held up by the late pope as evidence of his willingness to crack down on financial misconduct in the Holy See.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Belief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belief. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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