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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 The complexities of these relationships often serve as a barrier to reporting the abuse to police or seeking proper medical attention due to the fear of public opinion, shame or retribution. Samantha Dos Santos, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025 Originally, Senate leaders planned to ask her opinion ahead of time. Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 There are always going to be things that surprise you, and that’s just good television, in my opinion. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025 This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American. Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for opinion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinion
Noun
  • But Sarah Harris, the Justice Department attorney who helped defend the parents’ position, said the county has put price on public education at the expense of parents forgoing their religious beliefs.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • So our belief — that’s shared by David — is to make more movies, and make different kinds of movies.
    Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The court’s decision is expected to turn on whether charter schools, which are publicly funded but have private operators, are public schools under the law.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • The Lovers arrive to suggest that a key relationship or decision will take center stage this month.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • The rule includes everything from followers, likes, views, and comments.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Between both platforms, she’s gained 350,000 followers and garnered about 21 million views on videos over the last month, by her count.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Massachusetts woman is back in court after a first trial ended with a hung jury in July 2024 after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • His decision eliminated the need for a weekslong, high-profile court battle that would almost certainly have ended in a guilty verdict.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Trust in Trump’s economy slips, new poll finds Many Americans voted with their wallets front of mind during the 2024 presidential election.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Concerns about such performance reviews were also top of mind at the conference.
    Jeanne Meister, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The survey asked participants about their attitudes and behaviors toward cybersecurity at home and in the workplace.
    Kim Key, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • Her poems of that era — sonnets, epigrams, eminently quotable snippets of rhymed gossip — pulse with the dynamism and attitude of the modern city.
    A.O. Scott, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sustainable workplace culture change requires both determination and adaptability.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The song finds Wetmore shedding light on a childhood with a father battling against alcohol and pills, and Wetmore’s resulting desire and determination to forge a different path.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinion. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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