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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Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Jane wisely believed that the best way to reach people was in a kind, nonjudgmental way, but beneath the pragmatism, there was a woman with strong convictions and even some controversial opinions.
—Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
And that, in a democracy, people can stand up and voice their opinions.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Unlike reporters, columnists are allowed to include their opinions.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
From wearing my jerseys, collecting my cards, sending letters, sharing your opinions (good and tough ones alike), and most importantly — showing love.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Jane wisely believed that the best way to reach people was in a kind, nonjudgmental way, but beneath the pragmatism, there was a woman with strong convictions and even some controversial opinions.
—Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
And that, in a democracy, people can stand up and voice their opinions.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Unlike reporters, columnists are allowed to include their opinions.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
From wearing my jerseys, collecting my cards, sending letters, sharing your opinions (good and tough ones alike), and most importantly — showing love.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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Some religious leaders have said the fact that Kirk's political agenda was driven by his Biblical beliefs meant he was killed for his faith and amounted to an attack on Christianity.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Arbitrary rulemaking and punishments, absurdism and fringe beliefs are part and parcel of Lanthimos’ storytelling.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s no due process here, either; the three triumvirs don’t get their hands dirty, their decisions can’t be appealed, and there’s no public process by which those to be killed will be identified before the decision is final.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nike was previously one of the best growth stories for decades, but past leadership’s decisions have caused the stock to lag since late 2021.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 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.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The hotel's amenities include a podcast studio, fifth-floor rooftop views, a private dining room and in-room pool tables in some suites.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jacobson tells us what conclusions emerged from the forum about how to rebuild in the face of defunding and a contracting market in general for documentaries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those are the conclusions of two recent reports about spiraling utility bills, one looking at the past, the other foretelling the future.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history had never crossed their minds and 20% said their families don't talk about health openly.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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If Barack Obama had done this, Republicans would be losing their minds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Even after those verdicts, sentencing for two of the defendants stalled for months — and in one case, more than two years — amid claims of ineffective lawyering and health problems.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the past year, J&J has been hit with several substantial verdicts in mesothelioma cases, but Monday’s is among the largest.—
Reuters 14 hr ago,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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To make determinations about its rate policy and other decisions to help the economy, the Fed relies heavily on official economic statistics that are collected and disseminated by the government.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company says the true rate of suicides on its Florida route is higher than government agencies report because of the variability in how local law-enforcement agencies and medical examiners make their determinations.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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