1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
spoke with conviction about her political beliefs
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2
as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
held deep convictions about life after death
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Recent Examples of conviction
He has been held in jails in New York and Los Angeles, and for a time in New York state prison, since his first conviction in 2020.
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Karla Cote, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
At the time, medical and child abuse experts saw that triad of injuries as tell-tale signs of child abuse, but now, experts recognize that many other situations can also cause those injuries, his attorneys wrote in a petition for post-conviction relief.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
On several occasions in recent years, the UAE has rounded up large groups of people and accused them of terrorist offenses; their trials have been criticized by human rights groups over unfair processes and convictions.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
McCall then announced the reward for information in the case that leads to an arrest and conviction.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Karla Cote, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
At the time, medical and child abuse experts saw that triad of injuries as tell-tale signs of child abuse, but now, experts recognize that many other situations can also cause those injuries, his attorneys wrote in a petition for post-conviction relief.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
On several occasions in recent years, the UAE has rounded up large groups of people and accused them of terrorist offenses; their trials have been criticized by human rights groups over unfair processes and convictions.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
McCall then announced the reward for information in the case that leads to an arrest and conviction.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
Noun
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Cuisinart coffee grinders offer a little more certainty than Krups.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Under the Basic Coordination plan, reactive chaos will erode what certainty remains on the changing river, said John Berggren, the regional policy manager for Western Resource Advocates, a climate advocacy organization.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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Before the four-game series with the Dodgers, Vodnik expressed his admiration for Ohtani, but also expressed belief in himself.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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With assurances of an immunity deal, David Wiley met with investigators at his attorney's office.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Such assurances are unlikely to quell the community’s decades-long experience with polluted runoff, however, and small farmers say that runoff could also present a food safety problem and threaten to set back years of organic farming practices.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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That’s just one opinion, though.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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But after being shunned by head coach Thomas Frank, his confidence looks low, a state of mind that wasn’t helped by putting his penalty over the bar in Wales’ World Cup play-off shootout defeat by Bosnia & Herzegovina in March.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Magic will need to continue to play with a high level of confidence Wednesday night for Game 2.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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With the expansion North Texas is seeing, preparing tomorrow's leaders is top of mind for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Infielder Hyeseong Kim had his mind set before the game.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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In these cases resolved by accord and satisfaction, if the prosecution were to object and go against the victim’s wishes, the government would not have a cooperating witness.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Airplanes and helicopters can provide a more comprehensive view, Miller said, especially across the sprawling coast of Iran.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An aerial view of the area from the KDKA Drone Team showed multiple ladder trucks spraying water on the home, which spread to the adjacent building next door.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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