1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
spoke with conviction about her political beliefs
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2
as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
held deep convictions about life after death
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Recent Examples of conviction
Five inmates were still on the lam, including one escapee whose convictions on second-degree murder charges had led two of his prosecutors to flee the state.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Dixon had a nonviolent embezzlement conviction but did not serve any time, instead spending 30 days in a halfway house and paying a $6,400 fine.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The high court decision, though, nullified his conviction and sentence.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
He was convicted in 2021 of staging the hate crime, but his conviction was overturned in November 2024.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Dixon had a nonviolent embezzlement conviction but did not serve any time, instead spending 30 days in a halfway house and paying a $6,400 fine.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The high court decision, though, nullified his conviction and sentence.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
He was convicted in 2021 of staging the hate crime, but his conviction was overturned in November 2024.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
Noun
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Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Murphy was formerly global head of conservation assurance at IUCN, managing director at FSC Global Development and vice president at JP Morgan.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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How have your opinions of the Netanyahu government’s intentions changed in the past year and a half?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Nashville Canyon is an evolution of past, present, future, versatility, femininity, openness and confidence.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The thought of sitting out spring practices never crossed star running back Kyren Williams’ mind, despite an ongoing contract negotiation between his representatives and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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With January’s trauma still fresh in the minds of many, Verdery said the group is focused on rebuilding with an eye toward safety and resilience.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
29 May 2025
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Their satisfaction often stems not just from external success but from crafting careers that resonate with their values and beliefs.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Success is not black and white; each situation brings challenges and satisfaction, and there is no absolute success or failure.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Sasha Gusev, a statistical geneticist and associate professor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, takes a different view.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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What, so someone with bad intentions could input their own views into a data set in order to advance a false narrative?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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