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Recent Examples of conscience
But there was a cold, sick knot in the pit of my stomach, signaling that my conscience was weighing in.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Governor Barr's speech is an act of institutional conscience from within the Federal Reserve itself.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In the second, two professional athletes become involved in some non-consensual behavior, and the fallout from a long trial and verdict weighs heavily on the conscience of one if not the other.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The symbols that were represented are antisemitic and hateful to every person of conscience; this appalling act violated our sense of community and solidarity.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Governor Barr's speech is an act of institutional conscience from within the Federal Reserve itself.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In the second, two professional athletes become involved in some non-consensual behavior, and the fallout from a long trial and verdict weighs heavily on the conscience of one if not the other.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The symbols that were represented are antisemitic and hateful to every person of conscience; this appalling act violated our sense of community and solidarity.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
Noun
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The issue was top of mind for some of those in Everson.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Walker also asked Gaskill whether his oath of office crossed his mind while pondering the language in his bill.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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In a modern world where toxic online influencers like Andrew Tate and Clavicular preach sexism and looks above morality, Offerman is happy to offer a real-life alternative, in both his roles and his personal conduct.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Hot and humid conditions are expected to push afternoon temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s, with heat index values climbing to the 96-102 range.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Temperatures are expected to reach around 88 degrees, with heat index values climbing to the mid-90s, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Colonial authorities regularly questioned their character, scruples, and business practices; Grietje and Anthony returned the favor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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And like any good femme fatale, Maddy is given savvy at the expense of moral scruples.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The group said Skydive Kansas City adheres to the safety standards set by the largest skydiving organization in the world, including all maintenance requirements established by the FAA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Noun
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As the crew invades his space and a volatile director (Pyper-Ferguson) pushes him to his limits the line between Levi and his character dissolves.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Not that visual impact is unimportant, but how a cast of characters exists in space and time while confronting a specific set of circumstances, conceived of by a playwright at a specific moment with its own set of theatrical mores, is vital.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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