as in mind
one's internal sense of right and wrong
Her conscience told her to find the lost wallet's owner.
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Recent Examples of conscience
Hamilton – the sport’s first and only Black world champion – has grown to become its conscience, standing up against injustice and calling for more to be done to address diversity, representation and inclusion in motorsport through his charity, Mission 44.
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Aleks Klosok, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Another person agreed with the OP’s suspicion that the brother’s radio silence may be rooted in a guilty conscience.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Creators Weigh In Cal follows the plan until his conscience spurs him to call an audible and go live with a new broadcast, one that lets his countrymen know exactly how bad things are.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025
By the time Lady Macbeth’s is done in by her own conscience, Macbeth no longer has the capacity to feel sorrow.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Aleks Klosok, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Another person agreed with the OP’s suspicion that the brother’s radio silence may be rooted in a guilty conscience.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Creators Weigh In Cal follows the plan until his conscience spurs him to call an audible and go live with a new broadcast, one that lets his countrymen know exactly how bad things are.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025
By the time Lady Macbeth’s is done in by her own conscience, Macbeth no longer has the capacity to feel sorrow.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
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But with the criticism that canceling long-running shows attracts front and center of its mind, the corporation has already said that its investment in Scottish drama will rise to more than £95M cumulatively between 2026 and 2028, an average of at least £30M per year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what the NWS says Texans should keep in mind to stay safe and prevent fires: Hold off on outdoor burning.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the Islamic Republic temporarily removed the morality police from the streets to ease tensions.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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The playwright believes this frankness lends the play a relatable and powerful authenticity, prompting audiences to reflect deeply on issues of legacy, morality, and historical accountability.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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She often is drawn to these boundary-defying health stories and has covered the brain-body connection in functional neurological disorders, heart conditions and even cancers.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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And for me, to be on the cover of Vogue Philippines, for my first Vogue cover, is so special and will forever just hold the most special place in my heart.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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Assisted by cartoonishly indie flourishes, like words and other onomatopoeia scribed across the frame, the film’s slight, low-budget stylings allow for a greater concentration on character moments, usually by way of rapid-fire punchlines.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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That’s not to mention the sheer psychological toll that slipping through the timestream or reliving events can have on a character’s psyche.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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