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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
Your beliefs become your biology by way of behavior.
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Their beliefs are not vindictive; they are considered.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At their most chilling, such beliefs are paired with arguments that women not only are especially natural, but also should stay that way—that modern medicine shouldn’t try to understand or interfere with women’s bodies.
—Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
These restrictions are related to Scripture, to the core beliefs based on those Scriptures.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Lingering communications can reveal wounded beliefs today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
It is often used to describe the historical and cultural landscape of the American South and surrounding areas, where church attendance has traditionally been high, and religious beliefs have significantly shaped social norms and political attitudes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The religion consists of a system of beliefs, teachings and rituals focused on spiritual betterment.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
And as the Supreme Court reaffirmed in the First Choice case, the First Amendment protects individuals’ rights to associate with organizations that align with their beliefs by donating to them.
—Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Terry Ward, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Their beliefs are not vindictive; they are considered.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At their most chilling, such beliefs are paired with arguments that women not only are especially natural, but also should stay that way—that modern medicine shouldn’t try to understand or interfere with women’s bodies.
—Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
These restrictions are related to Scripture, to the core beliefs based on those Scriptures.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Lingering communications can reveal wounded beliefs today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
It is often used to describe the historical and cultural landscape of the American South and surrounding areas, where church attendance has traditionally been high, and religious beliefs have significantly shaped social norms and political attitudes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The religion consists of a system of beliefs, teachings and rituals focused on spiritual betterment.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
And as the Supreme Court reaffirmed in the First Choice case, the First Amendment protects individuals’ rights to associate with organizations that align with their beliefs by donating to them.
—Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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The video was filmed near King David’s Tomb on the holy site of Mount Zion in Jerusalem, the city which has been home to three faiths — Christianity, Judaism and Islam — for centuries.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Representatives from various religions, including Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Essene faiths, will be offering music and prayers.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Even fifty years later, my mom has iconic looks and lots of opinions, especially when packing for a vacation.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Moreover, any consistent system must also be incomplete, meaning that there are true mathematical statements that cannot be proved using the system’s axioms.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His ability to read the game was certainly evident, especially as the contest drifted on, with players saddled with tired legs and minds.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Falk said tariffs have soured international customers’ feelings about doing business with American farmers.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The playoffs are not a time for teams to worry about feelings.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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This is the last month (until September) in which this biggest of planets is high enough in a dark sky to permit crisp telescopic views of its cloud patterns and four big satellites.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Pratt, 42, has not been shy about his views, referring to Bass as trash, using the Spanish word basura as a play on her last name.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Co-directors Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen are veterans of mountain-climbing documentaries, and their credits with their production company, Sender Films, include a number of definitive works about the subculture.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Eymann said the commission also couldn’t provide the total number of students whose families have been awarded the tax credits so far, or the number of students with disabilities whose families received the credits.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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Following his criminal convictions, he was placed in removal proceedings and issued a final order of removal by a judge.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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As far as what's next, both groups are standing by their convictions and prepared to defend their stances in court.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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