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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
Bitcoin may gradually lose relevance, collapse in value, or become a historical reminder of what can happen when speculation, liquidity, and collective belief meet at the same time.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The history of reception is also a history of cherished hopes, beliefs, and misgivings.
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Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
In light of broader displacement concerns, Mahan emphasized his belief that the program will ultimately protect city workers.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
You guys have gone on with my belief for 20 years.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for belief
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The history of reception is also a history of cherished hopes, beliefs, and misgivings.
—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
In light of broader displacement concerns, Mahan emphasized his belief that the program will ultimately protect city workers.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
You guys have gone on with my belief for 20 years.
—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for belief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belief
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But missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
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That’s just a credit to the writers on the show.
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Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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Furthermore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of their religious faith.
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Other critics question whether religious stories should be taught at all in schools attended by thousands of children of Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and other faiths, and others who identify as atheist or agnostic.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Eucerin’s Clear Skin Sunscreen is formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind.
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Furthermore, this equality isn’t just a formal, mathematical axiom.
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Everything in mathematics therefore rests on the axioms, or basic building blocks, of the field.
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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.
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In the video, with over 10 million views, Savoie spends several minutes breaking down the soccer star’s collection.
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Waiting for certainty mostly means arriving after the repricing is done.
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Who was lauded more for their work as Germany celebrated their victory, and the certainty of qualification?
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Shirilla's relationships with Russo and Flanagan, the crash that took their lives, and the resulting trial that concluded with Shirilla's conviction are all chronicled in The Crash, which premiered on Netflix on May 15.
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Lawmakers passed a new law in 2025 that put additional guardrails on forensic testing in Colorado and opened up a specific legal path for people impacted by flawed testing to seek post-conviction relief in court.
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“Belief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belief. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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