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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
Thousands of service members were discharged from the military for their refusal to violate their conscience by receiving the vaccine.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Military operations that displace, kill and otherwise harm civilians leave a moral stain on our conscience and give our adversaries a powerful recruiting tool.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The Newton Gang were four brothers who robbed banks in Texas in the early 20th century and salvaged their consciences with the knowledge that the insurance companies would pay the banks back.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
If your work begins veering away from your values, that’s the space to occupy — where awareness of injustice remains acute; where ethical choices, however small, still exist; and where individual acts of conscience, even within an unjust system, can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
—Eric Muller, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Military operations that displace, kill and otherwise harm civilians leave a moral stain on our conscience and give our adversaries a powerful recruiting tool.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The Newton Gang were four brothers who robbed banks in Texas in the early 20th century and salvaged their consciences with the knowledge that the insurance companies would pay the banks back.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
If your work begins veering away from your values, that’s the space to occupy — where awareness of injustice remains acute; where ethical choices, however small, still exist; and where individual acts of conscience, even within an unjust system, can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
—Eric Muller, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
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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 22 Feb. 2025.
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