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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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
People are entitled to their opinions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Spanning 40 categories from food and beverage, household products, personal care, pet care, and more, the winning products were selected based on the opinions of 40,000 shoppers through an independent national study conducted by Kantar.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
In person, Melling is naturally curious, freely solicitous of my opinions about the film or book recommendations in general.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 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, 20 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Prediction markets expand well beyond sports as well, with users monetizing their opinions on everything from Bitcoin price changes to crude oil futures.
—Johnny Kampis, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Appearing, again, with Hannity, Bongino defended his prior contention that some jobs traffic in facts and others in opinions.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
People are entitled to their opinions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Spanning 40 categories from food and beverage, household products, personal care, pet care, and more, the winning products were selected based on the opinions of 40,000 shoppers through an independent national study conducted by Kantar.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
In person, Melling is naturally curious, freely solicitous of my opinions about the film or book recommendations in general.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 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, 20 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Prediction markets expand well beyond sports as well, with users monetizing their opinions on everything from Bitcoin price changes to crude oil futures.
—Johnny Kampis, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Appearing, again, with Hannity, Bongino defended his prior contention that some jobs traffic in facts and others in opinions.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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Such tics are in no way a reflection of an individual’s beliefs and are not intentional.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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For many people, their Google search history contains some of their most personal thoughts, from health issues and political beliefs to financial decisions and spending patterns.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The company noted that guides in the field had been in communication with senior guides at their base about conditions and route decisions.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those engineering decisions worsened Katrina’s destruction.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Drink in the views of this lovable landmark from outside Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen, and Portside restaurant below, or dine inside one of the shells at upscale Bennelong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city’s top attractions include riding the Cerro de Monserrate funicular to sweeping views and a 17th-century monastery, visiting the colonial La Candelaria neighborhood, and spending time in the Gold Museum, home to invaluable gold artifacts and insights on indigenous Muisca culture.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some 36,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, and many more tuning in on radio and television, agonized through one of the fall classic’s wildest and most emotional conclusions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some 36,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, and many more tuning in on radio and television, agonized through one of the Fall Classic’s wildest and most emotional conclusions.—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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That incident still lingers in the minds of critics who question whether the company can safely scale identity checks to millions of users.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sources close to the production are not expecting fireworks on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, but this has not stopped the Glastonbury scandal from being at the forefront of minds.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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From the outset, Phillips’ team analyzes a private database of thousands of verdicts and confidential settlements to pinpoint the value of each case and support informed decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In announcing Yoon and Kim's verdicts, Jee said the decision to send troops to the National Assembly was key to his determination that the imposition of martial law amounted to rebellion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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When feelings have room to breathe, all kinds of bonds between people can grow!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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And this is true even if your feelings have been hurt.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are a few specific programs that hinge on these hardship determinations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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