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
Schumer allowed Democrats to vote their conscience on the Laken Riley Act, the GOP's first border crackdown bill of the new session.
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Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Students can be exempt from receiving vaccines for medical reasons — such as an allergy to a vaccine or one of its ingredients — or for reasons of conscience.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
How can the Bruins continue in good conscience with Sweeney (and Neely)?
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Perhaps his conscience, too, bothered him as so many were punished for following his lead on that fateful day.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
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Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Students can be exempt from receiving vaccines for medical reasons — such as an allergy to a vaccine or one of its ingredients — or for reasons of conscience.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
How can the Bruins continue in good conscience with Sweeney (and Neely)?
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Perhaps his conscience, too, bothered him as so many were punished for following his lead on that fateful day.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for conscience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
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One factor to keep in mind here: The Constitution has age requirements for holding office.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article Four months ago, on the north shore of Oahu, Steve Kerr’s mind drifted from the cautious optimism of training camp to the perils of Ringz Culture.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Tracing Josiah’s trajectory from lumberjack to shipyard riveter to ambitious serviceman, Wang offers a protagonist of unflappable morality and decency.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The mob that trails West Elm Caleb knows neither morality nor mercy.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 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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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that heat is safely hidden behind a cute cover, complete with rainbow hearts.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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McConnell impressed first-team staff during Liverpool’s 2023 pre-season tour of Singapore with his character, attitude in training and ability to listen and absorb information.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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In the series one of the reporters, Justin (Mark Coles Smith) is married to Lucy, a fictional character who entices him to investigate Belle because of the connection.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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