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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
There’s belief among the group in their ability, but also the reality of what a few extra players could mean for the stretch run.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 27 July 2025
Keeping that in mind, Minnesota showed its full belief in McCarthy's ability by passing on a potential option in Aaron Rodgers to move forward with its young signal caller.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The belief here is Stevenson, Gibson and Henderson will resume a three-way split of first-team reps during team periods Friday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.
—James Brewer, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 27 July 2025
Keeping that in mind, Minnesota showed its full belief in McCarthy's ability by passing on a potential option in Aaron Rodgers to move forward with its young signal caller.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The belief here is Stevenson, Gibson and Henderson will resume a three-way split of first-team reps during team periods Friday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.
—James Brewer, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belief
Noun
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Export/import and credit data release was stronger than expected.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Fans without pre-paid parking should arrive at any State Farm Stadium car park and have a credit or debit card ready.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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On Monday, Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris reiterated a buy opinion while raising price target on Pinterest to $44 per share from $39.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Astro Bot did launch at $60, so kudos to Sony for being pro-consumer there, and the polished 3D platformer is worth every penny, in my humble opinion.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Critics say displaying those details may encourage some observing the festival to boycott shops owned by those of another faith – an attack on the secularism enshrined in the constitution.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Even in the aftermath of a loss where everything that could go wrong did, several prominent Twins said the series demonstrated their best days are still ahead, with Lewis re-emerging as a threat being central to their faith.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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In Roeck’s picture, competitive, rather than imitative, habits of mind rose from religious warfare, establishing a cutthroat system of cultural and economic innovation which lasts to this day.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Pitchers such as Sandy Alcántara, Edward Cabrera, Mitch Keller, Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly come to mind as the new targets for the Cubs.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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To prove those true statements, mathematicians would have to add a new axiom.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
20 June 2025
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In his first inaugural address in 1933, former President Franklin D. Roosevelt laid out a political axiom that would come to shrewdly diagnose America's thorny brand of insularity.—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Don’t miss the rooftop deck — perch on the observation bench for panoramic harbor views and drifting Gray Lady fog.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Younger or more timid guests, like my youngest, may prefer Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster alongside Hagrid’s hut with terrific views of the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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With under 48 hours until the deadline, the one certainty is that the Red Sox will feel some sense of relief come Thursday night.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Cost certainty on Kaprizov’s next deal could help finalize terms on Rossi’s contract, but the shifting salary landscape in the NHL amidst unprecedented salary-cap growth has most of the top unrestricted free agents for the class of 2026 playing the waiting game for now.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The premier’s critical comments two weeks ago came days after a Supreme Court ruling that upheld his defamation conviction, threatening a potential run for the presidency in 2029.—
Joël Té-Léssia Assoko,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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The House of Representatives Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Maxwell, who is appealing her conviction, to testify remotely from prison on August 11— a move that had bipartisan support on the panel.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Belief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belief. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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