persuasions

noun

Definition of persuasionsnext
plural of persuasion
1
as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities debating theology with someone of a different persuasion

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2
as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge he's of the persuasion that everything that happens in this world is part of a divine plan

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  1. religions
  2. beliefs
  3. cults
  4. opinions
  5. convictions
Noun
  • Images—the good ones, at least—are always richer than their official meanings, which is why so many religions police or ban them.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
  • And at Camp David, Carter prayed often and talked openly of faith with Begin and Sadat, unpacking ancient animosities between their religions.
    Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of religions
Noun
  • One of my core beliefs is that our autonomy as humans is not automatic.
    John Kormanik, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • These records reveal beliefs about the afterlife and daily life—fishing, harvesting, and other activities.
    Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • The game's story operates ambitiously in two timelines and features massive killer robots, cults, and mad Sun Kings, all set against the gorgeous background of the American West.
    Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Satanic panic was a mass moral panic based on the idea that satanic cults were causing widespread abuse throughout the country.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of cults
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  • Foster diverse perspectives by embracing opinions, as groundbreaking concepts frequently stem from individuals who dare to question wisdom.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Share updates about your music, or even ask your audience for their opinions—fans love being part of their favorite artists' creative processes.
    Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • Defendants also can join the program as an alternative to paying fines as the result of convictions within the district court.
    Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • 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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