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
Yet the majority of people currently detained by ICE have no criminal convictions.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
Some have waffled for episodes on end about which prospect to pursue, then meandered toward one without much conviction.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
The Humboldt Park man spent decades in prison before a judge tossed his conviction when prosecutors abandoned the case.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
At a press conference, Bragg said Collins and Boles’s wrongful convictions were devastating and that prosecutors had no leads on who Reid’s true killer was.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
Some have waffled for episodes on end about which prospect to pursue, then meandered toward one without much conviction.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
The Humboldt Park man spent decades in prison before a judge tossed his conviction when prosecutors abandoned the case.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
At a press conference, Bragg said Collins and Boles’s wrongful convictions were devastating and that prosecutors had no leads on who Reid’s true killer was.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
Noun
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That certainty dampens any excitement to find out what happens to her next.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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In a world where the only certainty is change, agility isn't just an advantage.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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IndieWire noted that Offerman's prior roles include conservative and right-wing types, a contrast to his personal progressive beliefs.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That level of assurance does not appear to be materializing at this time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And there is no assurance, as recent examples indicate, that DJS will even learn that a youthful offender wearing an ankle monitor is AWOL.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Some people have very strong opinions on this topic.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Were those changes enough to sway her opinion on the issue?—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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First, keep in mind that AGI and ASI will have been data trained by the vast stores of human writing.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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These granular insights help fine-tune strategy, improve customer satisfaction and enhance operational efficiency.—
Roman Lavrentev,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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However, rather than addressing these shortages through a focus on employee satisfaction, other businesses are already exploring a different solution: Automation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But much of the criticism focused on one of the paper’s sources, an pseudonymous academic on Twitter whose views on affirmative action and race and IQ have faced intense criticism.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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Experts have criticized the view that trade deficits are inherently bad and questioned whether the U.S. can or should seek to close them.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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