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
Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Voegtlin’s anti-starch opinions spread, at first, on the basis of these lectures.
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David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 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.
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Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Apple has long been in possession of these official legal opinions and all relevant information.
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Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
As the Supreme Court heads into the announcement of its final and hugely important opinions next week, there are reverberations from this week's announcements, and Justice Samuel Alito's public rebuke of his colleague Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
26 June 2026
When asked about the jury’s opinions, the foreperson indicated that the jury was split 10 in favor of not guilty, two in favor of guilty.
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Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The American wedding of the century is nearly here and the people have opinions!
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Miriam Elder,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Voegtlin’s anti-starch opinions spread, at first, on the basis of these lectures.
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David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 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,
26 June 2026
Apple has long been in possession of these official legal opinions and all relevant information.
—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
As the Supreme Court heads into the announcement of its final and hugely important opinions next week, there are reverberations from this week's announcements, and Justice Samuel Alito's public rebuke of his colleague Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
26 June 2026
When asked about the jury’s opinions, the foreperson indicated that the jury was split 10 in favor of not guilty, two in favor of guilty.
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Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The American wedding of the century is nearly here and the people have opinions!
—
Miriam Elder,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
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Sentences range from nearly two to 50 years, including terrorism and material-support convictions, following earlier trial verdicts that imposed up to 100 years on a former Marine reservist.
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The mistake in managing Gen Z is turning those differences into character verdicts.
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Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
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And this response completely invalidates their feelings and concerns.
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Third, confirm that worksite assumptions and wage-level determinations are defensible under the new rule, especially for remote or multi-location roles.
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The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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