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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
Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Hegseth is entitled to his religious beliefs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Junk old beliefs that keep you weak, angry, or fearful.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
If there are members of one's social group who hold beliefs contrary to a person's personal goals, think carefully about how much value their opinions hold.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some conservatives have alleged they’ve been barred from banking services because of their political beliefs.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
No one should face violence for their political beliefs or their advocacy.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
At times, the ideological beliefs of some militants were mixed with financial opportunism, a motivation shared also by some politicians and military officers.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Hegseth is entitled to his religious beliefs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Junk old beliefs that keep you weak, angry, or fearful.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
If there are members of one's social group who hold beliefs contrary to a person's personal goals, think carefully about how much value their opinions hold.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some conservatives have alleged they’ve been barred from banking services because of their political beliefs.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
No one should face violence for their political beliefs or their advocacy.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
At times, the ideological beliefs of some militants were mixed with financial opportunism, a motivation shared also by some politicians and military officers.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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Even within faiths, the interpretation of the sacred books can vary.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Americans of all religious faiths, including those with none at all, should be proud of our pluralism and look to strengthen it, rather than calling it a lie.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Texas A&M University, nor of Fortune.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 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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Just a few years ago, the antique cushion cut diamond was not a stone on many people’s minds.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the mothers in the Ladan camp in the town of Dollow, survival is the only thing on their minds — not the Iran war or how UNICEF gets the supplies to keep the place running.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, said not having female role models growing up contributed to feelings of imposter syndrome despite her company’s $120 million IPO in 2017.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Whether people were on the hiking trail, along the lakeshore, on the water, or looking out from stunning viewpoints, their feelings of awe had lasting effects.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The move to Amazon comes after the episode premiered on the Backyard Sports YouTube channel on January 29, quickly amassing more than 1M unique views on the platform.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several of the actors in the show have been questioned about joining the franchise despite its creator’s anti-trans views.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Marsan’s recent credits include the series Heartstopper and Supacell, along with such features as Fair Play and Back to Black.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her additional credits include the recurring role of Penny on Lost.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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The narcoterrorism statute has only produced four convictions since it was implemented in 2006, two of which were later overturned, according to Reuters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The junior right fielder dug down deep and stuck with his convictions Tuesday after struggling to create type of contact during his first two plate appearances.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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