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
In such historic moments, students from around the world stood side-by-side with American students, risking political repression to offer moral clarity to our collective conscience and push us toward a more just global society.
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Susan Thomas, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Those concerns were reflected in the Vatican statement, which said that the talks were cordial and that the Vatican expressed satisfaction with the administration’s commitment to protecting freedom of religion and conscience.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
That’s true of Walker’s opening crisis of conscience, as well as a heavy-artillery heist on the local Chinese drug dealer (Jeremy Ang Jones), just as Charlie and pals are delivering their haul.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Susan Thomas, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Those concerns were reflected in the Vatican statement, which said that the talks were cordial and that the Vatican expressed satisfaction with the administration’s commitment to protecting freedom of religion and conscience.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
That’s true of Walker’s opening crisis of conscience, as well as a heavy-artillery heist on the local Chinese drug dealer (Jeremy Ang Jones), just as Charlie and pals are delivering their haul.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
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What's on Kourtney Kardashian Barker's mind right now?—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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To my mind, the Caesars Palace Times Square proposal is the best option to ensure that sense of security and help the Crossroads of the World thrive.—
Duane Jackson,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The White Lotus was, as always, teeming with social commentary about the morality of the very wealthy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Trump administration officials have been defiant by turning up the dial on deportation critics through social media channels and press conferences and slamming Democrats who question the legality and morality of some deportation moves.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 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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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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When the call came that a donor heart was available, Robinson was hit with a wave of emotion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Each still type creates a rum with a distinct character.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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