convictions

noun

plural of conviction
as in beliefs
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 convictions To secure convictions, prosecutors needed a less severe manslaughter option. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 His strong convictions and unwavering determination to defend freedom and democracy left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Crutchfield pled guilty—his second of three criminal convictions in the ‘90s—and cut all ties with Molt. — Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 One of his attorneys, Patrick Taurel, presented a witness Tuesday to underscore his argument that the Israeli convictions do not stand up to scrutiny. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Even with his murder convictions overturned, Murdaugh remains in prison. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Armenta and Lemke have prior convictions for child abuse and had lost custody of children before, the Idaho Statesman reported. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 Integrity and convictions of really giving a damn about those who aren’t élite, rich, and wealthy. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 As of July 11, more than 65,000 people were being held in detention and about 70% of the population had no criminal convictions, according to Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a data gathering organization. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
  1. beliefs
  2. opinions
  3. minds
  4. feelings
  5. views
Noun
  • The Aries Moon in your 6th House of Work and Wellness squares Mercury in your 9th House of Perspective, so daily tasks could collide with beliefs, travel plans, advice, or someone’s big idea.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From this feature, archaeologists hope to learn more about ritual practices and religious beliefs in the city.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • Apparently, microwaving your tea is a tea-making method that stirs up some heated opinions, although some people still swear by heating water for tea in the microwave.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This move reflects a broader industry trend of re-evaluating AI integration, emphasizing that while AI creates abundance, unique human contributions like personal stories and opinions are increasingly valuable.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • Whatever was in the minds of people like Bernie Sanders and AOC, at a time when the likelihood of Democrats winning the House and possibly the Senate was real, is just the thing that could put the kibosh on the whole scenario in the 2026 midterms.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the images provoked director name-checking in viewers' minds — Was this from Wieland Wagner in 1951?
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 1st House of Self, bringing your thoughts, feelings, and personal needs closer to the surface.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One staffer who is still at the CDC said much of her anger is tied up in knowing that Kennedy’s feelings about vaccines are similar to the shooter’s.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • The 15-minute video, which garnered more than half a million views, resonated with others who had also lost money, anonymously detailing their own debts in thousands of comments.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other sections feature views of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of views

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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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