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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
In the month-long meeting, the council decided on a set of agreements to guide how the church would observe, teach, and practice its beliefs about the life of Jesus Christ.
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Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
Many of the schools that participate in Florida’s voucher program enforce rules that reflect the organization’s religious beliefs.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The study surfaced an array of common beliefs around health.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Among other things, this reading taught me that atheists do hold beliefs, not just about morals and ethics but about how the world actually is and how humans fit into it.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
He was charged with violating civil rights laws by allegedly crossing a line from activity protected by the First Amendment to impeding others’ rights to practice their religious beliefs.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In the weeks since the arson attack, Beth Israel has been supported by neighbors and people of different backgrounds and beliefs who have stood together with compassion and resolve.
—Lindsay Baach Friedmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Robinson is a Native American whose religious beliefs arise out of the traditions of the Narragansett tribe, the lawsuit says.
—Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Conducted in March 2025 by the research firm Burson, the survey posed a variety of questions to more than 1,800 Jewish and more than 4,100 total respondents about their relationship to Israel and Zionism, as well as about their beliefs about the definition of Zionism.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
Many of the schools that participate in Florida’s voucher program enforce rules that reflect the organization’s religious beliefs.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The study surfaced an array of common beliefs around health.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Among other things, this reading taught me that atheists do hold beliefs, not just about morals and ethics but about how the world actually is and how humans fit into it.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
He was charged with violating civil rights laws by allegedly crossing a line from activity protected by the First Amendment to impeding others’ rights to practice their religious beliefs.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In the weeks since the arson attack, Beth Israel has been supported by neighbors and people of different backgrounds and beliefs who have stood together with compassion and resolve.
—Lindsay Baach Friedmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Robinson is a Native American whose religious beliefs arise out of the traditions of the Narragansett tribe, the lawsuit says.
—Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Conducted in March 2025 by the research firm Burson, the survey posed a variety of questions to more than 1,800 Jewish and more than 4,100 total respondents about their relationship to Israel and Zionism, as well as about their beliefs about the definition of Zionism.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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But Roman Catholic guidelines for fasting differ from those in other faiths that require believers to abstain from food or drink for extended periods.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Incense became an olfactive journey through various faiths.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Outside opinions are no substitute for your intuition and experience as the moon and Chiron clash.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 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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The characters are mostly idealized, the action is predictable, and its core conflicts derivative of those in the minds of most American teenagers in the middle of the 20th century.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 Hearts can open wider when minds connect.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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When feelings have room to breathe, all kinds of bonds between people can grow!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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And this is true even if your feelings have been hurt.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Stories serves Japanese-style small plates, but its cocktails — as well as the views — are the star.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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His additional credits include A Naked Girl on the Appian Way (2005), South Pacific (2008) and Finding Neverland (2015).—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ryder’s previous credits as exec producer also include Mack & Rita, A Little White Lie, and Talks With Mama Tina.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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The pair were originally sentenced in May 2023, before having some convictions — including wire fraud and obstruction of justice — reversed in 2025 and their cases remanded for resentencing.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The lasting image after the 2026 Winter Games conclude will be of a 27-year-old athlete staying resolute in his convictions.—
Ihor N. Stelmach,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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