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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
  • Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What To Know The basis of his decision, Greenfield said, was a long-running dispute with Unilever over the company's ability to pursue social justice and activist causes that were important to the founders.
    Hugh Cameron Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • One of the most recent cases includes the high court’s 2017 decision in Matal v Tam, in which the justices ruled that a law preventing trademarks of disparaging terms was unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The judge found that nine of the jurors either never knew about the text message at all or only learned about it after reaching their verdict.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Alam’s family and supporters in the courtroom let out an initial gasp at relief when the jury returned a verdict without immediate jail time.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With these factors all in mind, clips from the Vegas opening are obviously being heavily scrutinized in Motley Crue fan forums.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Put yourself into unknown territory and open up your mind, spirit and vision.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The show's return comes after fans were demanding new episodes following the conclusion of Season 1.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The press, however—fearing backlash to its positive depiction of interracial romance—rewrote the conclusion without Grey’s knowledge or consent, killing off Nophaie and the offending prospect of miscegenation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The attitude of last season has vanished, replaced by that performative pregame dustup as Texas A&M headed toward its locker room.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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