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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
For about two hours in what he was told was a routine inspection, Piker was questioned about his political beliefs and potential connections to the militant group Hamas, his opinions on President Donald Trump and when he was banned from Twitch.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
At various points over the past couple of years, Musk has posted about his belief in the existence of a plot to kill white South Africans.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Somehow this belief did not interrupt the flood of her love for Heiss.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Usually, when researching the story of a player operating at the elite level, each coach in their formative years can offer a moment that affirmed their belief they were destined for the top.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
At various points over the past couple of years, Musk has posted about his belief in the existence of a plot to kill white South Africans.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Somehow this belief did not interrupt the flood of her love for Heiss.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Usually, when researching the story of a player operating at the elite level, each coach in their formative years can offer a moment that affirmed their belief they were destined for the top.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belief
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According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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In my opinion, using AI agents to rethink the creation, delivery and scaling of value is more effective than simply viewing them as efficiency tools.—
Umair Javed,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Giddings interrogates the meaning of faith in a heady novel about love and family.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Fund and train local organizations, mutual aid groups, clinic staff, farmers, school administrators and faith leaders before a crisis hits.—
Justin Ángel Knighten,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Keep Curtains Away from Heat Sources The main thing to keep in mind when installing kitchen curtains is to always keep them away from heat sources.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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And never far from mind at these events is the memory of the 2016 Pulse shooting that left 49 dead and 53 wounded at an Orlando hub of LGBTQ nightlife.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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But the soul of the Scorpion was not easily vanquished, proving the axiom that driving a slow car fast is better than driving a fast car slow.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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It’s become a political axiom of sorts that policies championed largely by Democratic city leaders over the past half decade have resulted in rising crime levels.—
Christopher S. Warshaw,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sasha Gusev, a statistical geneticist and associate professor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, takes a different view.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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What, so someone with bad intentions could input their own views into a data set in order to advance a false narrative?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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According to federal law, anything that’s forfeited following a criminal conviction could conceivably be used to help some or all of those alleged to have been victimized by Combs.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Reacts to Trump's Middle East Trip: 'Disappointed' Supreme Court Prepares to Wade Into Birthright Citizenship Debate Ellison also noted that President Donald Trump has no authority to pardon Chauvin's state conviction.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Belief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belief. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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