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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
Teach your child to respect differing beliefs among friends and family members during the holiday.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Large language models are trained to be helpful and agreeable, often validating a user’s beliefs or emotions.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Encourage him to evaluate the options before him at every major crossroads and consider what choice is in alignment with his beliefs.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Sharp said while many of the defendants shared political and philosophical beliefs, not all of them were members of the Social Rifle Association or the Emma Goldman Book Club.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The indictment represents an attempt to prosecute citizens for their political beliefs, the defense attorneys have argued.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
When the Florida Legislature dramatically expanded the school voucher program in 2023, tens of millions more taxpayer dollars went to pay private school tuition, including religious schools that limit enrollment based on personal beliefs and choices.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Benetti did it his way and never wavered in his beliefs.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Large language models are trained to be helpful and agreeable, often validating a user’s beliefs or emotions.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Encourage him to evaluate the options before him at every major crossroads and consider what choice is in alignment with his beliefs.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Sharp said while many of the defendants shared political and philosophical beliefs, not all of them were members of the Social Rifle Association or the Emma Goldman Book Club.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The indictment represents an attempt to prosecute citizens for their political beliefs, the defense attorneys have argued.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
When the Florida Legislature dramatically expanded the school voucher program in 2023, tens of millions more taxpayer dollars went to pay private school tuition, including religious schools that limit enrollment based on personal beliefs and choices.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Benetti did it his way and never wavered in his beliefs.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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At Florida International University’s annual Ramadan dinner, people of different faiths and backgrounds mingled over a meal that Muslims call iftar, a community dinner that breaks the daylong fast.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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My organization, Aish, has spent decades building bridges between faiths.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Your quick mind can broker peace between different opinions while still protecting your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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What Reviewers Are Saying About This Recipe Reviewers aren’t always kind when leaving their opinions about a recipe, but everyone had rave reviews about these lemon bars.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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His preference would be to find simpler axioms for quantum mechanics — intuitive principles that would let theorists re-derive the theory in a new form altogether.—
Daniel Garisto,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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In other words, as Cleveland tore through the league last season, the players responded to most of the milestones reached with a collective shrug and worn axioms about nothing mattering until the playoffs.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tatum won that tug-of-war, but the alternate-universe version of the Kardashian family tree now lives rent-free in fans’ minds.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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To some extent, minds have already been a bit blown — or at least perplexed — by real-world events.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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But some of those feelings are shared by many within the building, after OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon on Friday to use its AI models in classified systems.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The bar boasts almost 360 sky-high views of Manhattan in a moody space filled with red velvet booths and gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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From the West Coast’s majestic mountains to the prairie ecoregions of the Great Plains to the white sand dunes in New Mexico, the resource zeroed in on the small towns that feature the best views of the nation's eclectic scenery.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The mission of the AARP foundation is to help low- and moderate-income seniors get the credits and refunds that apply to them.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Police told reporters that the target was a 62-year-old man who was freed from prison in January after serving 25 years on rape convictions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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In an unusual twist, part of the evidence in Gray’s trial was his apparent knowledge about the Crumbley convictions.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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