1
as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
a number of voters expressed the opinion that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are corrupt
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
after reviewing the evidence, the athletic board came to the opinion that the team be disqualified for recruiting violations
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Recent Examples of opinions
The 41-year-old singer was announced as the headliner on Friday, May 8, and many in the soccer community had strong opinions on the choice.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
This does not affect our opinions and reviews.
—Joe Salas
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Fans have very strong opinions about whether Buck and Eddie’s relationship is platonic or romantic.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
And just like with any family, there are lots of different opinions.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 May 2026
In a period of social crisis, the legitimacy of sources and access to a variety of contrasting opinions can be compromised.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
This does not affect our opinions and reviews.
—Joe Salas
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Fans have very strong opinions about whether Buck and Eddie’s relationship is platonic or romantic.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
And just like with any family, there are lots of different opinions.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 May 2026
In a period of social crisis, the legitimacy of sources and access to a variety of contrasting opinions can be compromised.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
Noun
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Take time to reflect and renew your spiritual and religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Prejean Boller, a Catholic, contended that she was wrongly ousted for expressing her beliefs.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Presidential records are essential for the transfer of power between Administrations and helping lawmakers understand how past decisions were made.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Drilling this dichotomy further into our minds is the passive-aggressive argument between Danny and Nia in front of a literal rollercoaster during the group trip to San Diego.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, simple words give your feelings somewhere safe to land.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But with Ben White down injured after 26 minutes and forced off, Arsenal’s season depended on Arteta and his gut feelings again.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Gaff ultimately admitted to his crimes in open court and provided details consistent with the determinations of police investigations, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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