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as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
a number of voters expressed the opinion that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are corrupt
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
after reviewing the evidence, the athletic board came to the opinion that the team be disqualified for recruiting violations
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Recent Examples of opinions
Best wishes, from all of us on The Arizona Republic opinions team.
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Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Executive management can always benefit from hearing opinions and suggestions from outside specialists.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Social proof plays a significant role in salary negotiations, as people often look to the actions or opinions of others when making decisions.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In instances where the internet sided with one celeb over another, fans wondered, were their opinions of the controversies really their own?
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Several players had opinions about Campbell's departure after the game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Reddit users were quick to chime in with their thoughts and opinions, with the majority of commenters supporting the original poster’s decision.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In almost every single song in the show, people are not showing their true opinions, their true face.
—James Factora, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
Commentary and opinions California produced the first female speaker and female vice president.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Executive management can always benefit from hearing opinions and suggestions from outside specialists.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Social proof plays a significant role in salary negotiations, as people often look to the actions or opinions of others when making decisions.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In instances where the internet sided with one celeb over another, fans wondered, were their opinions of the controversies really their own?
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Several players had opinions about Campbell's departure after the game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Reddit users were quick to chime in with their thoughts and opinions, with the majority of commenters supporting the original poster’s decision.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In almost every single song in the show, people are not showing their true opinions, their true face.
—James Factora, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
Commentary and opinions California produced the first female speaker and female vice president.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
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Spanning continents and cultures, these structures were often created for spiritual devotion, community living, or protection; look no further than the designs of these very cliff faces to see the bedrock beliefs of the civilizations that shaped them.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Each community's leader joined the church's board of directors to make decisions jointly.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leicester won their appeal against the charge but the threat still lingers, as does the recrimination over that relegation, which has added to the fan discontent over some club decisions such as ticket prices and season ticket procedures.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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None of the New York evidence matters in the extradition hearings; the hearings aren’t probable cause determinations.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Homeland Security, which makes such determinations, has designated the upcoming 2025 certification as a national special security event.Avery Lotz, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The percentage of wrongful convictions that include false confessions also leaped when the crime was a homicide.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Prior to its passage, theft of items worth $950 or less was a misdemeanor, but Prop 36 will make the offense into a felon if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain crimes, according to the California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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