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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 In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American. Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 20 May 2025 Justice Barrett had issued a dissenting opinion on a case in the same state nearly four years ago using the same words Jackson used in her latest opinion. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever. Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for opinion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinion
Noun
  • However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Bob Burg, known for his deep belief in listening as a superpower, said the people who listen better than anyone else in the room are the ones others remember.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The three ultra moderates also voiced alarm at their colleagues’ decision to scale back the mayor’s plan for increasing hiring at the fire department.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
  • A number of content producers, from the New York Times to musicians and actors are suing various services and there have yet to be any firm decisions about what can or cannot be used with GenAI.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Sasha Gusev, a statistical geneticist and associate professor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, takes a different view.
    Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
  • What, so someone with bad intentions could input their own views into a data set in order to advance a false narrative?
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ryan James of the Miami Field Office.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
  • One of the leading causes of the current fiscal crisis is the ballooning liability payments that the city makes in settlements and jury verdicts.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Keep Curtains Away from Heat Sources The main thing to keep in mind when installing kitchen curtains is to always keep them away from heat sources.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
  • And never far from mind at these events is the memory of the 2016 Pulse shooting that left 49 dead and 53 wounded at an Orlando hub of LGBTQ nightlife.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Following the conclusion of her testimony on Friday, both Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, released statements on the trial via her attorney Douglas Wigdor.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 May 2025
  • My conclusion, not to spoil the ending, is that the real bonus offered by a meal kit is sauces, spices, and flavors, doled out in small portions rather than large jars.
    Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Institutional history reflects Britain’s complex international attitudes.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • However, the need to keep secrets that confer a competitive advantage could affect decisions and attitudes about exactly how transparent AI should be.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not indicate in its news release what may have caused the animal’s death but said a final determination will be made after a necropsy.
    Max Levy, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
  • This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

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“Opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinion. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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