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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
Discussion of his rule remains largely taboo in Indonesia, with mixed opinions about his legacy.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Throughout her healing process, Erica has also opened the floodgates to the internet’s opinions, posting near-daily updates about the state of her face to her thousands of followers on TikTok.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
None 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.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The opinions of survey participants will remain anonymous.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of ABC News.
—Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Throughout her healing process, Erica has also opened the floodgates to the internet’s opinions, posting near-daily updates about the state of her face to her thousands of followers on TikTok.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
None 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.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The opinions of survey participants will remain anonymous.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of ABC News.
—Samidh Guha, ABC News, 9 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
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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Fans also got a small teaser poster, which has led to nearly a million views on the above post alone.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many contend that those targeted during the purges were not communists but ethnic Chinese, or anyone with left wing views.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 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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Petritaj appealed the verdicts and the lawsuits are still ongoing.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 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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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 17 Nov. 2025.
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