conscience

noun

Definition of consciencenext
as in mind
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 Today, the Blair Mountain battlefield has transformed into a platform for progress, where the enduring fight for workers’ health, rights, and dignity is no longer buried in the mountains but solidifying into the American conscience. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Statements by government lawyers that contradict the official White House line are not merely the results of pangs of conscience. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Klaveness is a lawyer and judge who has positioned the Norwegian federation as a conscience in world soccer since her election in 2022. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 In the episode, Monsignor Sarno — who spent 40 years working with the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints — said canonization is meant to highlight an individual’s life path as an example for conscience in their specific circumstance. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conscience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
  1. mind
  2. morality
  3. values
  4. scruples
  5. standards
  6. heart
  7. character
Noun
  • Monaco and Horodyshche, Ukraine — When the blast went off, Vadym Yermolaiev’s mind went blank.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Where the claims fall short The gap between a viral claim and a lifelong habit is exactly what White wants people to keep in mind.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mind
Noun
  • Others, however, expressed some concerns about the morality of cashing in on the destruction.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Like Tara’s death for Willow, Connor’s disappearance rewrites the laws of morality for Angel.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of morality
Noun
  • The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Employees, partners and clients see the values behind the business, not just the business itself.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of values
Noun
  • Hilton rejects the argument floated by some of his former colleagues that his scruples became a casualty of his ambition.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Definition of scruples
Noun
  • Rooms are spacious by Tokyo standards and reliably comfortable, with the service consistency that makes Marriott a default for travelers who don't want any (unpleasant) surprises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Crib standards also change, as drop-sided cribs were banned from manufacture in 2011, with the most recent crib regulation update being August 1, 2026.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of standards
Noun
  • While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • And magically, the architects and designers have achieved this without compromising its unique character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Captivated by the unknown, meeting characters as elusive as those in a Homer epic, Niaz sets in motion an irreversible process of self-transformation.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of character

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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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