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Meanings of opinion in English
A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.
Portuguese
opinião Catalan
opinió pública A belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people.
Synonyms
Examples for "public opinion"
Examples for "public opinion"
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Today many parties use these policies to mobilise public opinion and support.
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Recent opinion polls have shown public opinion is split on the issue.
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In all three cases, public opinion polling pointed to the opposite result.
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This year, the biggest changes in public opinion concern the welfare state.
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And those who seek to follow public opinion often suffer severe consequences.
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These qualifications weighed nothing in the scale of popular opinion and prejudice.
2
Contrary to popular opinion, bad hair days are not a female prerogative.
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But popular opinion regarded the victory as a gift of the gods.
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A combination of hysteria and quasi-scientific claims turned popular opinion against absinthe.
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But that party was now backed by a very important popular opinion.
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The rumblings of vox populi were hard to interpret.
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Then surely, if ever, vox populi is vox coeli.
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The vox populi wore itself hoarse by singing the praises of "The Sea, the Sea!"
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The wind of destiny for him was the convictions arising out of his own soul; for them it was vox populi.
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I believe the vox populi, vox Dei, still comprises the only wholesome decision which has yet been made on the subject.
Usage of opinion in English
1
Today many parties use these policies to mobilise public opinion and support.
2
Recent opinion polls have shown public opinion is split on the issue.
3
In all three cases, public opinion polling pointed to the opposite result.
4
This year, the biggest changes in public opinion concern the welfare state.
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IPAs, in my opinion, have gone way too far in recent years.
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Public opinion polls on the EU referendum question give a confused picture.
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He said the Government would present a scientific opinion to the contrary.
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And those who seek to follow public opinion often suffer severe consequences.
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But as we met different musicians from different countries, his opinion changed.
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We believe that informed comment and opinion is important in any democracy.
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The best way to produce it is simply a matter of opinion.
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Public opinion would regard this as a step in the right direction.
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Mr Little said opinion polling shows there is public support for change.
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They're opinion police who wish to limit dissenting thought and free discourse.
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If you're veering towards the latter situation, then seek a second opinion!
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But public opinion remains divided with some saying they need more time.
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