PERSUASIONS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

persuasions

noun

plural of persuasion

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 persuasions These rifts were mirrored at the École, where students argued about politics and split into groups according to their leftist persuasions. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 Americans of all persuasions routinely join and support groups — typically organized as corporations — to achieve their various goals, including political ones. — Bradley A. Smith, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Most people get information about politics and current events not from newspapers but from social media, which discourages engagement with human beings of different political persuasions. — Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Tuesday's protest gathered people of all ages and political persuasions as Milei faces declining approval ratings over slumping economic activity, falling wages and climbing unemployment. — ABC News, 12 May 2026 While ashy shades of all persuasions have been trending lately, this incredibly striking look transforms black hair with cool ashy gray balayage. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 In order to stave off potentially bruising losses in November, Republicans of all persuasions are working to get on the same messaging page to pitch voters on why their party should stay fully in power over the next few years. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 McCoy emphasized that the desire to incorporate more democratic oversight on the growth and development of artificial intelligence should unite people from all political persuasions who often otherwise disagree with each other. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026 To be sure, restricting voting access can negatively impact voters of all political persuasions. — Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026

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Noun

On the other hand, all three mono-theistic religions do have some practice with the idea of intelligent, nonhuman life.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Within museum walls, visitors encounter not only objects and displays but one another — people of all ages, speaking different languages, from different parts of the world, from all socioeconomic levels, races, religions and experiences.

— Ronald Leopold, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

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Noun

White, Clark and others with the Fever have been asked to respond to Cunningham’s beliefs since, and other voices in the league have weighed in as well.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The defendant’s lawyers disputed that argument, asserting the evidence doesn’t prove Robinson’s motivation was connected to Kirk’s political or religious beliefs.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Noun

Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
That’s obviously why the book is structured around six cults.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2026

Definition of cults

Noun

Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of opinions

Noun

When most of us think about edible seeds, our minds usually jump to chia seeds stirred into smoothies or overnight oats, pumpkin seeds roasted after carving jack-o'-lanterns each fall, or sunflower seeds chewed and spit out at a baseball game.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Aside from Wolff, the cast consists of the comedic minds behind Almost Friday TV, a sketch crew born out of the digital media company Almost Friday Media.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

Located in downtown Las Cruces, this hotel features 203 guest rooms—some offering city or mountain views—adorned in rustic Spanish Colonial decor and local artwork.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
North and South America will enjoy the best views, with skywatchers able to follow the entire event from start to finish, weather permitting.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of views

Noun

Advertisement Last year, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix began working on an initiative that involved holding listening sessions with young people about their thoughts and feelings on various topics, including faith and family life.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
But what frightened me most was not death alone, but the idea of dying before my writings reached the world—that my story would disappear with me, and that my feelings, my memories, my identity, and my human experience would be erased.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

But the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions this May and ordered a retrial, saying Colleton County’s then-clerk tainted the first trial with what the defense said was prejudicial comments to the jury.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
However, registration isn't mandatory for convictions involving an improper relationship between an educator and a student.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

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