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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
The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Inviting people into your home for the first time nevertheless creates a feeling of vulnerability since guests can learn a lot about the host’s taste, interests and beliefs through the color scheme, the books on the shelves, and the art work and mementos on display.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The show’s premise is to encourage just that kind of honest and respectful conversation between people with very different beliefs about medicine and health.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
Across the country, Evangelicals are facing a moral dilemma — is supporting government actions in line with their religious beliefs?
—April 17, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
However, public librarians have an additional duty — to respect the beliefs and sensibilities of their community.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
George Washington refused to kneel or take communion in the Anglican Church and appeared to hold religious beliefs blending Deism and Unitarianism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Finally, Muslim researchers and providers have begun to develop therapies and resources that integrate Muslim beliefs and spiritual approaches with treatment.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Inviting people into your home for the first time nevertheless creates a feeling of vulnerability since guests can learn a lot about the host’s taste, interests and beliefs through the color scheme, the books on the shelves, and the art work and mementos on display.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The show’s premise is to encourage just that kind of honest and respectful conversation between people with very different beliefs about medicine and health.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
Across the country, Evangelicals are facing a moral dilemma — is supporting government actions in line with their religious beliefs?
—April 17, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
However, public librarians have an additional duty — to respect the beliefs and sensibilities of their community.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
George Washington refused to kneel or take communion in the Anglican Church and appeared to hold religious beliefs blending Deism and Unitarianism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Finally, Muslim researchers and providers have begun to develop therapies and resources that integrate Muslim beliefs and spiritual approaches with treatment.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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Counterterrorism police are investigating the series of incidents, which began on March 23 when an arson attack destroyed four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity that serves people of all faiths in north London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Advocating for social justice and equal treatment is a tenet of many faiths.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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His mother was caught between the opinions of her church and the newfound liberalism of the Austin élites.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 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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Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-three percent of respondents in the Emerson poll had not made up their minds about which candidate to support.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though Agnes’ feelings for Garth are quite obvious to viewers — and her pearl-girl friend Daisy (Lucy Halliday ), who also happens to have Garth as her Mayday handler — what Garth thinks about Agnes is much less clear.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The trio, and others in their intellectual circle, share a few radical views.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The post has amassed more than 500,000 views and 400 comments, with many people asking for the backstory.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her feature credits include The Greatest Showman and Rio 2.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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With more than 60 song credits, Armenta’s songwriting prowess can be heard across some of the most popular música mexicana albums to date, whether by Fuerza Regida, Tito Double P, Peso Pluma or Dareyes de la Sierra.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ortega-Anguiano, has a lengthy track record that includes multiple felonies and convictions for driving without a license, according to DHS.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Justice described convictions in 2025, years after the suspect was naturalized.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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