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 views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Other than that, the opinions vary.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Often, my opinions or feedback would be passed over in favor of other directions that the team wanted to steer the ship in.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
The researchers also asked workers in these companies for their opinions.
—Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
Apart from harboring specific opinions on what makes the best biscuit recipe, many Southerners are even particular about how to eat them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Everyone had opinions about these two.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Redditors expressed different opinions in the comments section.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Older children, by contrast, may be ready to ask questions and voice opinions.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Other than that, the opinions vary.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Often, my opinions or feedback would be passed over in favor of other directions that the team wanted to steer the ship in.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
The researchers also asked workers in these companies for their opinions.
—Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
Apart from harboring specific opinions on what makes the best biscuit recipe, many Southerners are even particular about how to eat them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Everyone had opinions about these two.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Redditors expressed different opinions in the comments section.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Older children, by contrast, may be ready to ask questions and voice opinions.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although some policy decisions, such as those around trade, remain unsettled, Gallucci noted there is now a bit more clarity regarding some major economic drivers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was poised with the puck, made savvy decisions and ran a pretty effective power play.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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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,
7 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay The intimate, 39-room Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto, on the banks of Hozu River, gives front-row views of Arashiyama Hills’ kaleidoscopic colors in springtime as well as in autumn.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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The question looms large, and forthcoming observations may yet alter our best conclusions thus far.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But housing was also on the minds of the organizers.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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And then the manager told them something that blew their minds.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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To that, the July verdicts by the jury of eight men and four women was a clear and humiliating loss for the prosecution led by (now fired and suing) Maurene Comey in an easy avoidable act of overreach.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Grahame also recommended that the court review the law regarding whether verdicts can be revealed even after the death of a suspect.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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State law requires licensers to provide initial determinations within 90 days.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The skin allowed researchers to make several key determinations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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