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How does the noun opinion contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of opinion are belief, conviction, persuasion, sentiment, and view. While all these words mean "a judgment one holds as true," opinion implies a conclusion thought out yet open to dispute.

each expert seemed to have a different opinion

When is it sensible to use belief instead of opinion?

While in some cases nearly identical to opinion, belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.

a firm belief in her party's platform

When can conviction be used instead of opinion?

The meanings of conviction and opinion largely overlap; however, conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.

the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human

When might persuasion be a better fit than opinion?

In some situations, the words persuasion and opinion are roughly equivalent. However, persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.

was of the persuasion that everything changes

When is sentiment a more appropriate choice than opinion?

The words sentiment and opinion can be used in similar contexts, but sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.

her feminist sentiments are well-known

In what contexts can view take the place of opinion?

The words view and opinion are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, view suggests a subjective opinion.

very assertive in stating his views

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of opinion Advertisement Public opinion has also been split. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 But as someone who spent a lot of time with the members of the royal family, his opinion is still something people are interested in. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025 Perry’s attorney emphatically denied Dixon’s allegations, according to a statement reported by The Grio, a Black news, lifestyle and opinion site. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for opinion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinion
Noun
  • Contrary to her husband’s belief, she is not chased by paparazzi.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The vast majority of citizens no longer trust that hard work pays off and belief in the American dream has hit a record low.
    John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What's next The prime minister's resignation came a day after Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak also announced his decision to step down.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This livestream from The Virtual Telescope Project will share real-time views from Italy, where totality begins just as the full moon appears on the eastern horizon.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Its crown jewel was the balcony, which opened up to uninterrupted views of the lake and the hotel's waterfront promenade.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.
    Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Bravery means reframing rejection as data, not a verdict.
    Jill Schulman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When travelers think of luxurious travel, buses aren't necessarily top of mind.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Lonely nights and a racing mind spiraled him into a deep depression.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At the conclusion of the state's case Wednesday, the defense moved to have the case dismissed, arguing the state had failed to prove its case.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Then, in the second half, a one-hour, two-minute lightning delay put a halt in the action, pushing the game’s conclusion past midnight on the East Coast.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This yuckster attitude was apparently contagious, because Gray herself got in on the act on a day in which she was scheduled to kiss the young hunk Christopher Atkins, who had a recurring role for one season as a camp counselor.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • His hands-on approach and demanding attitude combines with high popularity.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Wolf’s new deal is a testament to his determination.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Her strength of character, artistic vision, and fierce determination remain profoundly inspiring today.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinion. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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