HERESIES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

heresies

noun

plural of heresy

as in dissents

departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice the heresy of asserting that Shakespeare was not a great writer

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Recent Examples of heresies His campaign is gaining momentum at a time when many of the administration’s steadfast Christian backers—alarmed by the president’s bullying campaign against Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks, among other heresies—have been rethinking their support. —

Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026

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Noun

In late April, the Fed voted again to hold but saw four dissents, the highest since 1992.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Those officials — Fed presidents Beth Hammack of Cleveland, Lorie Logan of Dallas and Neel Kashkari of Minneapolis — said in statements detailing their dissents that the Fed is not being forthcoming about the growing chances of a rate hike.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 May 2026