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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /
NOUN
putting regard in as true
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance assumption conclusion confidence conviction expectation faith feeling hope idea judgment knowledge notion opinion position suspicion theory thinking trust understanding view
STRONG
admission assent assurance avowal axiom certainty conjecture credence credit deduction divination fancy guess hypothesis impression intuition mind mindset persuasion postulation presumption presupposition profession reliance supposition surmise theorem thesis
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreement disbelief distrust doubt ignorance reality
STRONG
ambiguity calculation confusion fact knowledge measurement physicality proof truth uncertainty
WEAK
nonbelief
NOUN
something regarded as true
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assumption concept creed doctrine faith fundamental idea ideology law opinion principle tenet theory
STRONG
credence credo dogma gospel hypothesis postulate precept say-so theorem
WEAK
gospel truth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelief doubt reality skepticism unbelief
STRONG
proof
WEAK
nonbelief

Example Sentences

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This is due in part to just how ingrained investors’ belief in the “TACO trade” has become, Conger said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Her return signals a belief the Sparks can win big again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Once someone has formed an opinion, debunking their belief can backfire, driving them to commit even more strongly to their mistake.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The belief stems from the denomination's approach to the Bible, whereby scripture is read literally, but using only the organisation's approved translations.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“I have always believed that a single talented analyst, working very hard, can cover an amazing amount of investment landscape, and this belief remains unchallenged in my mind.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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