BELIEFS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

beliefs

noun

plural of belief

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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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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truths

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Recent Examples of beliefs Those who still held these beliefs skewed older and more conservative. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Greenspan embraced some of her beliefs and paid tribute to her in his 2007 memoir. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 22 June 2026 But his legacy has come under scrutiny for his actions and beliefs outside of conservation. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026 They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence. — Noah White, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 In previous years, the court sided with a website developer and a cake baker opposed to providing some services to gay customers because of their religious beliefs. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Recognizing and pinpointing where these beliefs came from, which may include negative messages from society or your family, is an important first step. — Christina Balderrama-Durbin, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 Critics argued that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Unlike many other faiths, Daoism does not necessarily center on a deity, though there are many Daoist deities.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Both authors wanted to show people of all faiths a way of living that helped sustain Jews through exile and trauma.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Definition of opinions

Noun

Everything in mathematics therefore rests on the axioms, or basic building blocks, of the field.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
One may argue that a more fundamental theory (with more complete axioms) could decide the question, but the final theory should not have undecidable statements.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026

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Noun

Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of minds

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DoorDash your groceries to your door DoorDash Pass members get 5% back in credits on pick-up orders and $0 delivery fees.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The perks associated with these cards, like dining credits, hotel upgrades and digital partnerships, help offset the cost.

— Ryan Baker, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of credits

Noun

Durham's criminal history included previous convictions for firearms offenses and kidnapping, records show.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 2 July 2026

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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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