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Recent Examples of conscience
For many across America, Abt was the voice and conscience of cycling, with his lyrical prose weaving the tale of the Tour across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
This will be a stain on our conscience for decades to come.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The liberal elite soothe their guilty consciences at the expense of people who really don’t care what a football or baseball team is called, and then pat themselves on the back for being so enlightened.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
Though polar opposites, together, Leonard and Bitchy have seen it all; the gruff Bitchy serves as the play’s agitator, pitting him opposite Leonard, the conscience and Greek chorus.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
This will be a stain on our conscience for decades to come.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The liberal elite soothe their guilty consciences at the expense of people who really don’t care what a football or baseball team is called, and then pat themselves on the back for being so enlightened.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
Though polar opposites, together, Leonard and Bitchy have seen it all; the gruff Bitchy serves as the play’s agitator, pitting him opposite Leonard, the conscience and Greek chorus.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
Noun
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Keep in mind, as Venus moves through Leo — and your second house of values, stability and money-making abilities — the self-esteem boost continues.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Maladaptive daydreaming is a form of intense daydreaming characterized by the creation of unrealistic or fantastical situations, conversations, or stories in one’s own mind that are outside the realm of a person’s day-to-day life.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its specter can, overnight, reframe a conflict that already has cost 60,000 lives, and fueled tense global debates on morality, antisemitism, the laws of war.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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Its creation reflected not just morality, but also the practical fears and self-interests of nations.—
Stephen Herzog,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 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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There are people who have really their heart in the right place.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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By the time the credits rolled my heart was ragged.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Gomez has appeared on two episodes of the show as her character, Alex Russo.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester Fred Armisen's Uncle Fester is one of the most notable characters in the series.—
Karli Bendlin,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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