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
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Mount Sinai is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its sacred ties to the religions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Prayer is a basic practice of almost all religions, and what is prayer if not a beseeching of a synchronicity from God?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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O'Dell pleaded guilty earlier this year to arson, damage to religious property and obstruction of persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sentencing comes months after O’Dell, a Temple native, pleaded guilty to three charges — arson, damage to religious property and obstruction of persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs — in April.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unlike cults, whose followers tend to idolize a leader and cut themselves off from society, sovereign citizens operate independently and hold different views about which laws apply to them.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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The game's story operates ambitiously in two timelines and features massive killer robots, cults, and mad Sun Kings, all set against the gorgeous background of the American West.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
20 Dec. 2024
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Reddit, users shared mixed opinions about Bella's breed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Therapists have a big part to play in keeping human minds healthy and sound, especially during the outstretched Wild West adoption of contemporary AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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New tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown and wide receivers coach Todd Downing are longtime coaching veterans with experience working under other top offensive minds like McDaniels.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s a 76-mile river route open to kayaking and canoeing, and camping spots provide perfect access to the views.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Decades of research show that fans have wider friendship networks, stronger feelings of belonging, and less alienation.—
Todd Rogers,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The band recorded the final tracks live in a communal setting to contrast the initial feelings of seclusion.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Brown’s long rap sheet Brown has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for armed robbery, felony larceny and breaking and entering.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Byrd has prior felony convictions, including for unlawfully possessing a firearm, according to police.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Persuasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasions. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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