1
as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
debating theology with someone of a different persuasion
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as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
he's of the persuasion that everything that happens in this world is part of a divine plan
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasions
Noun
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Experts agree that other religions, including Muslims, are also affected by the terrorism sweeping the country, but multiple advocates still believe that Christians are being disproportionately targeted for their religion, especially in the Middle Belt.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Together, with Muslims, Sikhs and Jehovah's Witnesses, the five religions comprise less than 7%.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Housel is known for his bestseller The Psychology of Money, which dissects how people’s previous beliefs, behaviors, and emotions impact finances.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Valentin is a Marxist who at first believes that Molina doesn't understand or support his revolutionary beliefs — only to eventually find an ally in his fight for freedom.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of its wildly wonderful seven seasons, the CW series saw its cast solve murders, face off against cults, go to prison, fight bears, go back in time, and gain superpowers — and, somehow, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The origins of that industry really are self-help cults from the '70s that use these really kind of barbaric behavioral therapy modification programs.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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From wearing my jerseys, collecting my cards, sending letters, sharing your opinions (good and tough ones alike), and most importantly — showing love.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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These are just some of the questions on industry execs’ minds.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Several smart minds in tech like the odds of Sivaram’s company.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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And then also, the proceeds from the views and ad sales will go to help victims of the fire.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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The franchise has a massive global digital ecosystem, garnering over 48 billion views on YouTube, with more than 43 million subscribers across 31 localized channels.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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And that his personal feelings, as the commanding leader of this organization, could ever be separated from the Patriots’ business?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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These are complicated thoughts and feelings.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Another 250 prisoners had been serving long sentences for convictions in serious crimes, including murder.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The heft of the book—at more than six hundred pages, it is exhaustively researched and exhausting to read—reflects the writer’s convictions.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Persuasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasions. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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