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
His influence in the public square is both moral and spiritual, often serving as the conscience of the faith before a watching world.
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Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The arrogance of the IRS should shock the conscience of all Americans.
—Chuck Flint, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
As a cardinal, Leo reportedly shared posts critical of Trump's family separation policy, supported statements prioritizing conscience over immigration enforcement, and questioned Vance's views on Catholicism.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
The conversation eased the conscience of Prevost, then a young and deeply spiritual man with a fondness for striped trousers, St. Augustine and math equations.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The arrogance of the IRS should shock the conscience of all Americans.
—Chuck Flint, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
As a cardinal, Leo reportedly shared posts critical of Trump's family separation policy, supported statements prioritizing conscience over immigration enforcement, and questioned Vance's views on Catholicism.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
The conversation eased the conscience of Prevost, then a young and deeply spiritual man with a fondness for striped trousers, St. Augustine and math equations.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
Noun
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Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The thought of sitting out spring practices never crossed star running back Kyren Williams’ mind, despite an ongoing contract negotiation between his representatives and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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To catch up on his late rent, Winston talks himself into a job at We Deliver, a transportation company with a colorful clientele whose requests can’t help but loosen one’s morality.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Regardless of their personal morality, the jurors are going to have a negative view of Mr. Combs, no question.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Noun
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For one final time, there is cause to raise a glass to a character who, for better and worse, is the club’s player of the season.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The final episode of The Handmaid's Tale doesn't go out with a bang – there was plenty of that in last week's explosive, penultimate installment – but rather tearful goodbyes, fresh beginnings, and a surprise reunion with a beloved character from the past.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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