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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
Old wounds around education or beliefs finally have a chance to heal.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
This can become problematic when a chatbot affirms concerning behaviors, beliefs, or activities.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
And how Christian beliefs about the end of days are seeping into all of our minds.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
When asked about Rowling, however, Watson emphasized her positive memories with Rowling as a child rather than re-hashing their difference in beliefs.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The remarks were interpreted by many on the right as an incorrect classification of Robinson’s beliefs and a direct or indirect placement of blame for Kirk’s murder on extreme-right politics.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Take time for reflection to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
At this time little is known about Jahn’s beliefs or potential motivations, beyond the bullet engraving.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Henderson, a black 17-year-old student, identified as incel and expressed antisemitic, nihilistic, and occult beliefs, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
This can become problematic when a chatbot affirms concerning behaviors, beliefs, or activities.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
And how Christian beliefs about the end of days are seeping into all of our minds.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
When asked about Rowling, however, Watson emphasized her positive memories with Rowling as a child rather than re-hashing their difference in beliefs.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The remarks were interpreted by many on the right as an incorrect classification of Robinson’s beliefs and a direct or indirect placement of blame for Kirk’s murder on extreme-right politics.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Take time for reflection to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
At this time little is known about Jahn’s beliefs or potential motivations, beyond the bullet engraving.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Henderson, a black 17-year-old student, identified as incel and expressed antisemitic, nihilistic, and occult beliefs, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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Which faiths are affected Ninety-seven percent of deadly incidents occurred at Christian churches, reflecting how many there are in the United States.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Lee believes a key factor is that Korean society has no predominant religion but a smattering of similarly sized faiths that maintain a balanced following without chafing against each other.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Redditors expressed different opinions in the comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Older children, by contrast, may be ready to ask questions and voice opinions.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 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 hope of deriving one set of rules, or axioms, to govern all mathematical truths was fatally undermined.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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But ultimately, bond traders are going to make up their own minds, giving us a bond market that adheres to free market dynamics.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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People are too casual to throw out terms that inflame others, weak minds.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But there are also bike routes for mountain biking, scenic routes near the water and city views for commuters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Old Mill Trail is a heavily trafficked area of the park, popular with hikers looking for moderate distance and sweeping views without strenuous elevation gain - about 1,400 feet over eight miles, when combined with two of the park’s mixed-use trails.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Members at the entry-level Gold tier must earn 5,000 credits through gaming, dining and entertainment purchases at Caesars resorts to reach Platinum.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued an order on Tuesday partially granting a request from Idaho Power to decrease the amount the utility credits to over 14,000 households in Southern Idaho with rooftop solar — though the decrease was less than the utility had hoped.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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Subramanian is also weighing a defense motion to have Combs' convictions tossed.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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For his two convictions, federal probation officials have recommended a sentence of 70 to 87 months in prison, or roughly six to seven years.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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