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as in faiths
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 opinions
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 beliefs
They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
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Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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Noah White,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
In previous years, the court sided with a website developer and a cake baker opposed to providing some services to gay customers because of their religious beliefs.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Critics argued that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Greenspan embraced some of her beliefs and paid tribute to her in his 2007 memoir.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Recognizing and pinpointing where these beliefs came from, which may include negative messages from society or your family, is an important first step.
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Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Those who still held these beliefs skewed older and more conservative.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But his legacy has come under scrutiny for his actions and beliefs outside of conservation.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
In previous years, the court sided with a website developer and a cake baker opposed to providing some services to gay customers because of their religious beliefs.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Critics argued that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Greenspan embraced some of her beliefs and paid tribute to her in his 2007 memoir.
—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Recognizing and pinpointing where these beliefs came from, which may include negative messages from society or your family, is an important first step.
—
Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Those who still held these beliefs skewed older and more conservative.
—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But his legacy has come under scrutiny for his actions and beliefs outside of conservation.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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The summer camp movement gradually expanded to include different regions, classes, faiths and genders.
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Modern correctional systems must ensure that participation remains voluntary and that inmates of all faiths—or no faith at all—receive equal treatment.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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Everything in mathematics therefore rests on the axioms, or basic building blocks, of the field.
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One may argue that a more fundamental theory (with more complete axioms) could decide the question, but the final theory should not have undecidable statements.
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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
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The utility also offered to put some credits on her account.
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Other credits include The Tomorrow War and Stateless.
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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In the six cases, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi criticized McGee's characterization of events, but said his conclusions did not impact any of the convictions.
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.
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“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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