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as in faiths
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
a belief in UFO's led him to relentlessly scan the nighttime skies
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as in opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
it's my belief that the sky is blue because our eyes perceive the color blue easily
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Recent Examples of beliefs
Early cultures, including Native American tribes, looked to the heavens for time keeping, spiritual beliefs and navigation.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s one of the running themes of the show, which is the anatomy of bias, which was what are all the false beliefs that each of us had?
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Watch for intense preaching or over-defending beliefs.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The post—which includes many of Karp’s long-standing beliefs on how Silicon Valley could better serve US national interests—goes as far as suggesting that the US should consider reinstating the draft.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
As messages of condolence poured in, Tebow emphasized a different perspective shaped by his beliefs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The magic community doesn't want to do anything that could leave audiences more vulnerable to those kinds of scams or false beliefs, George explains.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Baháʼí leaders in the United States are sounding the alarm, saying the hundreds of thousands of believers in Iran are facing growing persecution and scrutiny over their beliefs.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Inviting people into your home for the first time nevertheless creates a feeling of vulnerability since guests can learn a lot about the host’s taste, interests and beliefs through the color scheme, the books on the shelves, and the art work and mementos on display.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s one of the running themes of the show, which is the anatomy of bias, which was what are all the false beliefs that each of us had?
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Watch for intense preaching or over-defending beliefs.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The post—which includes many of Karp’s long-standing beliefs on how Silicon Valley could better serve US national interests—goes as far as suggesting that the US should consider reinstating the draft.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
As messages of condolence poured in, Tebow emphasized a different perspective shaped by his beliefs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The magic community doesn't want to do anything that could leave audiences more vulnerable to those kinds of scams or false beliefs, George explains.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Baháʼí leaders in the United States are sounding the alarm, saying the hundreds of thousands of believers in Iran are facing growing persecution and scrutiny over their beliefs.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Inviting people into your home for the first time nevertheless creates a feeling of vulnerability since guests can learn a lot about the host’s taste, interests and beliefs through the color scheme, the books on the shelves, and the art work and mementos on display.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beliefs
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The king’s treasured causes, including the environment and harmony among religious faiths, are in contrast to Trump’s.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its goal is to undo the founding fathers' vision of India as a secular country, home to people with many faiths.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even fifty years later, my mom has iconic looks and lots of opinions, especially when packing for a vacation.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Moreover, any consistent system must also be incomplete, meaning that there are true mathematical statements that cannot be proved using the system’s axioms.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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In other words, as Cleveland tore through the league last season, the players responded to most of the milestones reached with a collective shrug and worn axioms about nothing mattering until the playoffs.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His ability to read the game was certainly evident, especially as the contest drifted on, with players saddled with tired legs and minds.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus to your feelings and responses.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Violence can come from feelings of powerlessness and desperation.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is the last month (until September) in which this biggest of planets is high enough in a dark sky to permit crisp telescopic views of its cloud patterns and four big satellites.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Pratt, 42, has not been shy about his views, referring to Bass as trash, using the Spanish word basura as a play on her last name.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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His other credits include writing for Netflix’s Roommates movie and Sabrina Carpenter’s 2024 Nonsense Christmas Special, acting and writing on Max’s The Other Two and acting on FX’s English Teacher and ABC’s The Goldbergs.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Prior to founding Serenade, Penn spent the past decade as co-founder and CEO of The Department of Motion Pictures and has produced or executive produced more than 20 films, earning credits at Sundance, Telluride, and Cannes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Abe told a judge at an April 27 proceeding that Allen has no prior arrests or convictions and is presumed innocent under the law.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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But while the number of charges has increased, the number of convictions has remained the same — in 2025, 46 of the 47 charges for use of a machine gun for aggressive purposes were dropped.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beliefs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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