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 persuasions
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.
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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
In the meantime, Americans of all political persuasions should welcome the news.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Colleges and universities nationwide continue to grapple with polemic issues associated with the fair treatment of individuals of differing backgrounds, political persuasions, and sexuality.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
In the meantime, Americans of all political persuasions should welcome the news.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Colleges and universities nationwide continue to grapple with polemic issues associated with the fair treatment of individuals of differing backgrounds, political persuasions, and sexuality.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasions
Noun
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Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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But it’s also evolved over time and led to the formation of some religions — like Scientology, which counts many a Hollywood celebrity among its adherents — that see extraterrestrials as good or even part of a divine plan.—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Buckmire said that in the current phase of jury selection, potential members of the panel will likely be asked about their personal beliefs about the death penalty.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Richards, who now helps people exit cults, is open about what his former beloved leader did but also takes responsibility for his own behavior.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Aliens on the loose, serial killer investigations, family conspiracies, abusive cults, and robots gone rogue are just a few scenarios guaranteed to grab your attention and spike your blood pressure…and they all can be found on the list below.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Noun
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As the season progresses, people will have different opinions on that.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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As the season progresses, people will have different opinions on that, as people in the world have different opinions.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Doing so can prevent the fear of missing out that many adolescents feel when they aren’t glued to their phones and offer a substitute to take their minds off social media.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Yet the idea is holy writ at the Fed and in the minds of most policymakers.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Following his arrest, Vishnevski told the outlet an agent with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had questioned him about his views on Ukraine and any associations with its citizens.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Does this man still have feelings for his ex?—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Because Evan is masking his own feelings.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The convictions come after authorities connected the couple to the deaths of 11 dogs that the couple took in for training services.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Parra’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for drug and arson offenses, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persuasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasions. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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