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as in belief
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 decision
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 opinion
The opinions of May 27, 1935, as Justice Brandeis told his acolytes, were victories for decentralization.
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George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
More Pro Wrestling: Released WWE Star Set For In-Ring Return
However, public opinion on the Hulkster has changed over the years for various reasons.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Comfortable Flats Everyone has an opinion about the perfect white sneaker.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
In my opinion, using AI agents to rethink the creation, delivery and scaling of value is more effective than simply viewing them as efficiency tools.
—Umair Javed, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
More Pro Wrestling: Released WWE Star Set For In-Ring Return
However, public opinion on the Hulkster has changed over the years for various reasons.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Comfortable Flats Everyone has an opinion about the perfect white sneaker.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
In my opinion, using AI agents to rethink the creation, delivery and scaling of value is more effective than simply viewing them as efficiency tools.
—Umair Javed, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinion
Noun
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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By using interpretability tools, organizations can provide visibility into how AI models make decisions, helping to build trust among stakeholders.—
Ugandhar Dasi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Scenic hiking trails weave through quiet valleys, offering breathtaking views of wildlife in their natural habitat.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The poll found that only 20% of U.K. adults had a favorable view of Markle, while 65% of respondents had a negative view of the duchess.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Experts note that there's also a chance the FTC and Meta reach a settlement before the verdict comes, although the FTC supposedly previously rejected Meta's $1 billion settlement bid, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Ashley Belanger – May 28,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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After Chauvin’s trial, a CBS News/YouGov poll in 2021 found that 75% of those surveyed thought that the jury had reached the right verdict in convicting him.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The thought of sitting out spring practices never crossed star running back Kyren Williams’ mind, despite an ongoing contract negotiation between his representatives and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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With January’s trauma still fresh in the minds of many, Verdery said the group is focused on rebuilding with an eye toward safety and resilience.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
29 May 2025
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After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter. Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In 2018, The Karate Kid franchise made a comeback with two seasons of Cobra Kai on the now-defunct YouTube Red channel before it was acquired by Netflix, which in turn produced four more seasons that came to a conclusion earlier this year.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Fermin is an example to any budding professional for his work ethic and humble attitude.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Definitely the shock of the 7th of October had an enormous impact on the attitudes and emotions of many Israelis.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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While an immigration judge in Louisiana has found Khalil deportable based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s determination, his lawyers separately brought the federal court case to ask Farbiaz to weigh in on the constitutional issues at play.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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And there is determination and Stovall has plenty of that.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinion. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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