opinions

noun

plural of opinion
1
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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2
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 Some sports broadcasters have inserted their opinions into societal issues more and more over the years. — Bobby Burack , Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 But on key predictors of vote choice, especially presidential approval and economic evaluations, the opinions of independents appear to be closer to those of Democrats than to Republicans. — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 When backup guard Sophie Cunningham said transgender women should be kept out of women's sports, supporters of both opinions started showing up at games. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo, making opinions stronger, reactions quicker, and certain conversations easier to escalate than intended. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments reflect a wide range of opinions on the use of AI, particularly Google's AI, in search results. — Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Pollsters note that their surveys reflect the opinions of voters at the time they are conducted, and don’t always predict the outcomes. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Bucks, Buc-ee’s and tourism Up the block, Jill Russell expressed a mix of opinions. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinions
  1. beliefs
  2. decisions
  3. views
  4. conclusions
  5. minds
  6. verdicts
  7. feelings
  8. determinations
Noun
  • Are the Norwegian authorities concerned for children’s safety — or are they offended by this family’s rigidly patriarchal beliefs, which include intolerance toward homosexuality?
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The team works with local hospitals to negotiate special rates for their patients who are Amish or members of the broader Plain community, a group whose philosophical beliefs keep them from enrolling in formal health insurance plans.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • And the decisions are made quickly, typically within 48 hours.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • And some have said that decisions about data centers should be left to local officials.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of decisions
Noun
  • Most of the action happens at Aldea, which is the main all-day Mexican diner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic views of the valley below.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That effort eventually found a powerful ally in Cruz, the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, whose views on the Sherman Act have been notably selective.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • The most justifiable criticism against the DC detective series is that its mysteries play out wordily, without letting the audience in on how its space cops come to major conclusions.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The expert stressed that the team's field work was complete but that laboratory analysis was still underway before broader conclusions could be drawn.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • The defense deserves a lot of credit (and Johnson deserves credit for hiring Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator), but scoring 50 points with those two QBs shows that Johnson is one of the league’s sharpest offensive minds.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Their memory, their suffering and their dignity will be forever etched in our minds and presented to the eyes of the world.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • The Supreme Court justices sounded wary Monday of state-by-state lawsuits that could impose huge damage verdicts on energy producers for the effects of global climate change.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The verdicts have sparked daily protests in the small Balkan country.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of verdicts
Noun
  • September 23 – October 22 The Moon enters your sign today, bringing your own feelings and priorities into sharper focus.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your 12th House quincunxes Saturn in your 5th, making private thoughts, uncertainty, or unspoken feelings harder to reconcile with fun, romance, or creative expression.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Although a United Nations panel investigating the Myanmar military referred to genocidal intent, the United Nations does not make official determinations of genocide.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The government expects states to rely increasingly on third-party data — on things such as workers’ compensation claims or prescription information — to help make determinations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of determinations

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“Opinions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinions. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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