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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
His mother was caught between the opinions of her church and the newfound liberalism of the Austin élites.
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Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
No other opinions are expected until May and June.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 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, 10 Apr. 2026
Fans have strong opinions about who should continue the 007 legacy after Daniel Craig's successful five-film streak as the beloved spy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
While the video is ostensibly about a quirky apple snack True whips up for her mom, the real showstopper is True’s surprisingly strong opinions on junk food.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Personal practices and opinions within Islamic communities vary.
—Zoe Ligairi, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
No other opinions are expected until May and June.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 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, 10 Apr. 2026
Fans have strong opinions about who should continue the 007 legacy after Daniel Craig's successful five-film streak as the beloved spy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
While the video is ostensibly about a quirky apple snack True whips up for her mom, the real showstopper is True’s surprisingly strong opinions on junk food.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Personal practices and opinions within Islamic communities vary.
—Zoe Ligairi, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Glass walls frame these views from the living room, anchored by a stone fireplace.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her videos, especially her Swift covers, frequently rack up millions of views.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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His backyard featured wall-to-wall attendees, all part of the image that surely sat in the back of the Raiders executives’ minds with the selection.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As the two processes move toward different verdicts, the film turns judgment itself into the center of the story.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those verdicts were overturned on appeal in 2024 based on unrelated testimony.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though Agnes’ feelings for Garth are quite obvious to viewers — and her pearl-girl friend Daisy (Lucy Halliday ), who also happens to have Garth as her Mayday handler — what Garth thinks about Agnes is much less clear.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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