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 was sentenced to 18 months in prison after the 2023 conviction, per Denver7.
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The suspect has more than a dozen convictions dating back to 2014, including an armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, which earned him a five-year prison sentence before his release in 2020.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
What To Know Brown has past convictions for armed robbery, felony larceny, breaking and entering, and shoplifting, WBTV reported.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The suspect has more than a dozen convictions dating back to 2014, including an armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, which earned him a five-year prison sentence before his release in 2020.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
What To Know Brown has past convictions for armed robbery, felony larceny, breaking and entering, and shoplifting, WBTV reported.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
Noun
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The softer labor market has made a 25-basis-point cut at the Federal Reserve’s September 17 meeting a virtual certainty.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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With less than three minutes to play in regulation, the win seemed a certainty for USD.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Contrary to her husband’s belief, she is not chased by paparazzi.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of citizens no longer trust that hard work pays off and belief in the American dream has hit a record low.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course, Harvard must also receive assurances that no further recrimination will follow and any disputes in the future about the deal will be resolved outside of the courts.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Poland, which borders Ukraine, is seeking assurance for support due to the ongoing war with Russia, according to Reuters.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beccacece has tried to channel the growing confidence.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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These numbers highlight a challenge that extends far beyond accounting, and that’s not understanding the critical link between financial confidence and entrepreneurial growth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When travelers think of luxurious travel, buses aren't necessarily top of mind.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lonely nights and a racing mind spiraled him into a deep depression.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Explain that rest and recharge time directly contributes to better performance, creativity, and job satisfaction.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apple has lost its spot atop a long-running study of customer satisfaction in computers to one of its older Silicon Valley neighbors.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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This livestream from The Virtual Telescope Project will share real-time views from Italy, where totality begins just as the full moon appears on the eastern horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its crown jewel was the balcony, which opened up to uninterrupted views of the lake and the hotel's waterfront promenade.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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