Synonyms of beliefs

beliefs

noun

plural of belief

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faiths
• axioms
• assurances
• certainties
• credits
• convictions
• articles of faith
• principles
• tenets
• credences
• confidences
• precepts
• doctrines
• laws
• philosophies
• certitudes
• dogmas
• trusts
• hopes
• dependences
• reliances
• dogmatisms
• insistences
• fanaticisms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doubts
• discredit
• disbeliefs
• uncertainties
• skepticism
• distrust
• suspicions
• nonbeliefs
• mistrust

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opinions
• minds
• feelings
• views
• convictions
• notions
• perceptions
• thoughts
• impressions
• sentiments
• judgments
• attitudes
• ideas
• observations
• comments
• verdicts
• assumptions
• persuasions
• eyes
• estimates
• decisions
• presuppositions
• faiths
• presumptions
• theories
• estimations
• concepts
• conceptions
• hypotheses
• says
• viewpoints
• advice
• guesses
• determinations
• stances
• suggestions
• recommendations
• remarks
• perspectives
• conclusions
• conjectures
• hunches
• reflections
• takes
• credences
• positions
• stands
• shoes
• inputs
• angles
• standpoints
• deliverances
• esteems
• outlooks
• surmises
• obiter dicta
• credits
• slants
• counterviews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• truths

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of beliefs

The Aries Moon in your 6th House of Work and Wellness squares Mercury in your 9th House of Perspective, so daily tasks could collide with beliefs, travel plans, advice, or someone’s big idea. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

From this feature, archaeologists hope to learn more about ritual practices and religious beliefs in the city. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Trump signed an executive order a year ago designed to punish banks for restricting services to customers based on their political or religious beliefs. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Chick-fil-A and Hobby Lobby have long done the same, citing their founders’ Christian beliefs and the importance of giving employees time to worship, rest, and be with family. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Recreational cannabis is like most other CPG categories, with a wide range of different segments, each having its own 'culture' defined by those beliefs and motivations. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Though there are more Democrats unaffiliated with religion than Republicans, many people of faith do not see progressive ideologies like socialism as contradictory to their beliefs. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Joining him will be Matt Brannagan of the Hoffman Institute Foundation, an organization that focuses on helping adults transform their beliefs and perceptions to live a more joyful, balanced life. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

By personal choice and historical circumstance, these philosophers’ lives were as far from ordinary as their beliefs. — Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026