believing
IdiomsExplanation
The act of accepting something as the truth is believing. For many kids, believing in the Tooth Fairy is an important part of childhood — not to mention an excellent source of cash! Have you ever heard the phrase "seeing is believing"? This basically means that if you witness something in person, you're more likely to accept the fact that it's real or true. To believe is to trust in this truth. And for many people, believing isn't about having proof — it's about accepting something as true even without seeing it. Most religions, for example, emphasize the importance of believing in a higher power.
Example Sentences
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Believing we were simply two good people who’d rushed to the altar under the influence of euphoric new love and the pressure of an expiring visa was far less painful than the truth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Believing that the conflict would pass quickly, the recording studio became Ibrahem's temporary shelter while he continued to make music, writing and recording a song, whose title translates as Give Peace A Chance.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
"Believing all the time," Alcaraz, into his eighth major final and fourth in a row, said of how he pulled through.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
Believing he has discovered a true talent, he asks her, “Do you also live in profound sadness?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
Believing and not believing it all at once.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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