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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
That’s something that scares me a little bit about not just theater, but people giving any opinions about any business.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
There are so many pieces of me in Grace or in the world, and so many observations or opinions and pieces of you that build this.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
During high school, kids start forming their own opinions on issues and candidates.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
All three opinions cited Congress’s intent to preserve the Senate’s confirmation authority over senior Justice Department officials.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In the comment section, many people expressed different opinions regarding the seating plan.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While opinions inevitably vary, Carpenter is walking the fine line between irreverence and responsibility with a knowing wink and an all-important sense of humor.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
There are so many pieces of me in Grace or in the world, and so many observations or opinions and pieces of you that build this.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
During high school, kids start forming their own opinions on issues and candidates.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
All three opinions cited Congress’s intent to preserve the Senate’s confirmation authority over senior Justice Department officials.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In the comment section, many people expressed different opinions regarding the seating plan.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While opinions inevitably vary, Carpenter is walking the fine line between irreverence and responsibility with a knowing wink and an all-important sense of humor.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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Now, try marrying those beliefs and behaviors with someone else's.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of their biblical beliefs about Israel, Hummel said, evangelical backers, known as Christian Zionists, have become central to American support.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The decisions that have been made.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fed officials routinely participate in public events to lay out their views on the economy in the spirit of transparency and helping investors understand the direction of monetary policy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Of the six meteor showers that will reach their peak in 2025, the Leonids and Ursids will have the least amount of interference from the moon and possibly offer better views.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Admittedly, this study has a restricted scope and much more research is needed before conclusions can be drawn.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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With cancellations and delays at the top of travelers' minds, especially only weeks before Thanksgiving, here is what to know.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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Once restricted to an elite group of editors sitting in the front row at runway shows, critiquing collections has become a spectator sport, with millions delivering instant verdicts online.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The courtroom broke into applause after the verdicts were read, with families welcoming the sentence, Haberturk news channel reported.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Instead, online engagement, which includes official website traffic and social media interactions, provides real-time insight into public excitement and feelings.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Venus in Scorpio escalates emotional feelings around your financial security and safety.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Experts make these determinations by reviewing epidemiological data about outbreaks, as well as molecular data that can determine whether individual viruses belong to the same transmission chain, says Jon Kim Andrus, chair of PAHO’s regional verification commission.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
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In many cases, those determinations simply cannot be made until court cases begin, and evidence relating to the suspect's background and planning are publicly available.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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