as in secular
not having or showing conviction about the existence of God
As she grew older, she began to question the religious teachings of her youth and became more agnostic.
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as in skeptic
a person who does not have a definite belief about whether God exists or not
He was an agnostic despite his religious upbringing.
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Recent Examples of agnostic
Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That means identifying politically ‘agnostic’ solutions to expand quality jobs that both workers and businesses can get behind, including:
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—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The community is now composed of nones, agnostics and disillusioned former members of megachurches.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Mandel’s experience has shown him that being industry, company and function agnostic prepares you to be far more flexible, empathetic and prepared for the multidimensional demands and multicultural needs of a senior executive.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That means identifying politically ‘agnostic’ solutions to expand quality jobs that both workers and businesses can get behind, including:
CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
Black Non-Believers Often Conceal Their Beliefs While Networking Sadly, Black atheists and agnostics feel pressure to hide their secularism in professional settings in order to maintain relationships.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The community is now composed of nones, agnostics and disillusioned former members of megachurches.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agnostic
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Its followers, estimated to be in the millions in America, hold supernatural beliefs and goals of transforming secular society.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will also be in attendance offering secular blessings.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Should Kennedy appoint like-minded vaccine skeptics to the ACIP committee, that could undermine the public’s trust in vaccines even further.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Pride & prejudice: Missouri’s sweeping stadium-funding plan has its fair share of skeptics, including some Republicans outraged over the Kansas City Royals’ Pride month post.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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When Miramar native Evans St. Fort opened St. Fort’s Funeral Home in North Miami Beach in 2003, clients were skeptical of a funeral director still in his 20s.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Agnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agnostic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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