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
Lee is appealing his conviction for election-law violations in 2022, and if two appellate courts affirm it, he will be barred from public office for 10 years.
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Ian Bremmer, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Too many European governments, especially the largest, have been too slow and stingy in providing support to Kyiv either for lack of strategic conviction or decades of spending on welfare instead of their militaries.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Even after the first eligible drug possession conviction, Ho said, his office will initially charge it as a misdemeanor and give the defendant the opportunity to accept treatment.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2023, the fraud units secured more than 1,100 convictions and recovered $1.2 billion, according to a Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General report issued last March.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Ian Bremmer, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Too many European governments, especially the largest, have been too slow and stingy in providing support to Kyiv either for lack of strategic conviction or decades of spending on welfare instead of their militaries.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Even after the first eligible drug possession conviction, Ho said, his office will initially charge it as a misdemeanor and give the defendant the opportunity to accept treatment.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2023, the fraud units secured more than 1,100 convictions and recovered $1.2 billion, according to a Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General report issued last March.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
Noun
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Just as a community creates certainty in life, a strong network within your business ensures that challenges are met with collective effort rather than individual stress.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The approval means Spirit will come out of bankruptcy protection soon and have more certainty over flight operations that affect travelers.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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The most common mistake is hiring a sales lead as a first local hire, an approach predicated on the belief that early revenue signals traction.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There is also a strong belief that Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback Shedeur Sanders will fall to the Raiders at No. 6 in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zelenskyy had warned repeatedly ahead of his trip to Washington, D.C., that, in order to reach a mineral agreement, Kyiv needed these security assurances.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite assurances from the White House that the TASS correspondent had not been approved, the staffer’s presence in the Oval Office highlights a significant breach of protocol from the White House.—
Donald Judd and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Parmesan Zucchini Tots Denser than your average tater tot—and (in this writer’s humble opinion) tastier, too.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2025
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The very nature of social media drives polarizing opinions, but for properties that spread to sections of society that aren’t entirely online, much of this discussion and controversy can be easily ignored.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Just has also made a concerted effort to ensure that the next generation of professional women have the opportunities to build on her success, and develop confidence early in life.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Batherson’s confidence was displayed Sunday as a participant in the Sens Skills event at Canadian Tire Centre.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Every story includes a WhatsApp link to text Waterson, and his phone buzzes through the night with neighborhood gossip and whatever else is on Londoners’ minds.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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By 1984, Atari had clearly won the hearts and minds of gamers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The answer might reveal more about your customer commitment than the results from your latest satisfaction survey.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Comprehensive Research Support This dissertation writing service places customer satisfaction and privacy as top priorities.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the view of Trump’s critics, this is precisely what has occurred.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Flagging the public service views are Eva Kamin, VP of acquisitions and co-productions at Germany’s ZDF Studios and Manuel Alduy, France Télévisions’ head of international fiction and cinema.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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