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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
Now, try marrying those beliefs and behaviors with someone else's.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Because of their biblical beliefs about Israel, Hummel said, evangelical backers, known as Christian Zionists, have become central to American support.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The campaign used its algorithm to predict voters’ political beliefs, as well as their likelihood to cast a ballot.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Rarely, if ever, in American history has political party allegiance been so closely correlated with religious beliefs.
—Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
As Venus enters Scorpio, romance has the power to reshape your beliefs!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Santa Muerte is a Mexican folk religion that mixes traditional aspects of Catholicism and ancient Aztec beliefs.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Throughout the 72-minute Netflix special, Chappelle praised Rowling’s history of transphobia by repeating many of her transmisogynistic beliefs and calling them facts.
—Quispe López, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Because of their biblical beliefs about Israel, Hummel said, evangelical backers, known as Christian Zionists, have become central to American support.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The campaign used its algorithm to predict voters’ political beliefs, as well as their likelihood to cast a ballot.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Rarely, if ever, in American history has political party allegiance been so closely correlated with religious beliefs.
—Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
As Venus enters Scorpio, romance has the power to reshape your beliefs!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Santa Muerte is a Mexican folk religion that mixes traditional aspects of Catholicism and ancient Aztec beliefs.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Throughout the 72-minute Netflix special, Chappelle praised Rowling’s history of transphobia by repeating many of her transmisogynistic beliefs and calling them facts.
—Quispe López, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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Imam Khalid Latif, joined by representatives of multiple faiths, offered an invocation focused on how Mamdani's coalition speaks for ordinary New Yorkers, not the wealthy or the powerful.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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But like practitioners of other faiths, the Hernandezes aren’t especially interested in America’s waning devotion.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Dec. 2025
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The 'Sons of Anarchy' alum decided to go without the opinions of his critics — and his supporters.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Americans are split about the capture of Maduro, with many still forming opinions, according to a poll conducted by the Washington Post and SSRS using text messages over the weekend.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 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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With cancellations and delays at the top of travelers' minds, especially only weeks before Thanksgiving, here is what to know.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Border Patrol experienced a similar shift during its hiring surge, attracting individuals with strong anti-immigrant views or a desire for quasi-military action.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the instances when the state has accidentally paid an employee too much money, departments offer ways to pay it back via cash or check, payroll deductions or offsetting the overpayment with leave credits.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard could be a good fit for those who travel with American Airlines enough to fully utilize the four lounge passes, Flight Streak Bonus, credits and other perks.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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His criminal history included convictions for robbery, kidnapping and attempting to kill a corrections officer by strangling him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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There already have been dozens of convictions in federal court for fraud in connection with the meal vouchers program in Minnesota.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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