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as in credit
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 opinion
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 belief
This month’s issue interrogates the struggle to arrive at the truth and the ways in which belief warps reality.
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The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
Part of Trump’s support of tariffs comes from his belief that they can be used to tighten trade deficits with other nations.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
This event forces Mathu to confront his own family trauma while challenging Anna’s beliefs.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Tucker, though, exited the franchise due to religious beliefs.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
Part of Trump’s support of tariffs comes from his belief that they can be used to tighten trade deficits with other nations.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
This event forces Mathu to confront his own family trauma while challenging Anna’s beliefs.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Tucker, though, exited the franchise due to religious beliefs.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belief
Noun
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Just 10 days after her sentencing, Casey was released from jail with credit for time served.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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Modine’s credits include Christopher Nolan’s Oscar winner Oppenheimer, Hard Miles, Miss Virginia and The Martini Shot.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Parmesan Zucchini Tots Denser than your average tater tot—and (in this writer’s humble opinion) tastier, too.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2025
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Even more so than in rehearsals, which were before the current administration had gone into office and before the election went south, in my opinion.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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To President Biden and Dr. Biden, thank you for your faith and support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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That might come from a faith tradition, a commitment to public service or a moral belief that those with resources should share with others.—
Michael J. Nyenhuis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every story includes a WhatsApp link to text Waterson, and his phone buzzes through the night with neighborhood gossip and whatever else is on Londoners’ minds.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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By 1984, Atari had clearly won the hearts and minds of gamers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Addressing reporters at the airport, Andrew Tate, who holds dual citizenship in the U.K. and United States, invoked a U.S. judicial axiom of being innocent until proven guilty.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Week 8 Winston for the win — Two more football axioms that rang true in 2024: The Ravens will find bizarre ways to lose games, and Jameis Winston will be a vehicle for metaphysical chaos.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The western part of the continent has the best view, but the spectacle of the moon completely immersed in the Earth's shadow will be readily visible from coast to coast.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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That is further amplified due to the echo chamber that social media has become – but few of the comments are likely to change the view from those on the other side.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There was no late-breaking progress in contract talks, no additional certainty on Vancouver’s end that the player might be more amenable to a shorter-term deal.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that embrace learning over rigid certainty perform better in volatile environments.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, despite Allen’s conviction, one piece of the puzzle remained missing.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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After being elected to the Harvey Park Board in 2019, he was barred from holding office due to the convictions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Belief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belief. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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