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

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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

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Recent Examples of beliefs In the Soviet Union, scientific interest in telepathy stemmed not only from a sense of general techno-optimism shared by many countries both before and after the two world wars, but also from beliefs and aspirations particular to communist society. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2026 Ultron has spent the whole series standing in the wings and baiting Vision, challenging his decisions and beliefs. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 Alternatives that look like insurance Another seemingly affordable option is healthcare sharing ministries, arrangements through which consumers with common religious beliefs agree to share medical expenses. — Helen Levy, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Conference-goers are here to sample and peruse the shifting practices of the nation’s market for metaphysical beliefs. — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Olmedo allowed a former Scientologist to testify at the trial as an expert about the faith’s beliefs and practices. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 In making determinations, the office considers general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the citizens of Texas. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026 Those predictions can involve your health, finances, religious beliefs and potential vulnerabilities. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The series explores the unsettling collision of ancient witchcraft beliefs and modern digital dating culture. — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
  1. faiths
  2. opinions
  3. axioms
  4. minds
  5. credits
  6. feelings
  7. convictions
  8. views
Noun
  • The plaintiffs in that case argued that their faiths allowed or required the procedure in circumstances the ban currently forbids.
    — Rachel Rebouché, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Similarly, since 2010, Beijing has steadily departed from the more relaxed policies of the reform era and pursued the Sinicization of faiths such as Christianity and Islam.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of faiths
Noun
  • Episodes are constructed to hook viewers quickly while giving them enough information to form opinions about the characters — there’s an active following on Discord where fans share plenty of comments, theories and debates.
    — Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Simon’s hospitalization unites his estranged parents, played by the always-nice-to-encounter Joaquina Kalukango and Jason Tam, who have differing opinions about whether to take him off life support.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • In other words, in both mathematical and religious uses, an oracle provides answers to problems that could not be resolved within an existing system or set of axioms.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The question fascinated David Hilbert, a renowned mathematician who had devoted much of his life to rebuilding physics on a sturdy foundation of crisp axioms.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of axioms
Noun
  • Still, LePage’s confrontational style as governor remains ingrained in voters’ minds.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The threat of spillover has been far from the minds of Utah officials, records and interviews show.
    — Nat Lash, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • The Legislature created a $10 million incentive for post-production and passed a bill to expedite studio rebates and exempt credits for independent films from a $5 million credit cap.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • More than 200,000 property owners in the county are set to receive property tax credits for overpaying due to the errors.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of credits
Noun
  • But at least, in this instance, it comes fueled by feelings more acutely personal than mere individual glory.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, some events do occur, which, yes, cause many of these characters to feel a variety of feelings against a colorful array of settings.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996, and the Tennessee Supreme Court later affirmed her convictions and sentence.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Jeffrey Weisheit has a right under Indiana law to seek clemency and ask for a life sentence for his murder and arson convictions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of convictions
Noun
  • The artist partly based the composition on his own study via a telescope from the opposite shore and partly on postcard views, Christie’s points out.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The 4,000-square-meter space gives guests access to a variety of hot and cold pools, saunas, and a one-of-a-kind green space sprinkled with lounge chairs, firepits, and 360-degree mountain views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of views

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