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 But the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions this May and ordered a retrial, saying Colleton County’s then-clerk tainted the first trial with what the defense said was prejudicial comments to the jury. — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 However, registration isn't mandatory for convictions involving an improper relationship between an educator and a student. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Martinez’s criminal record dates back to at least 2005 and includes convictions for gun possession, robbery, and drug trafficking, according to court filings. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 In April 2018, the State’s Attorney’s Office moved to vacate the convictions in light of the new information. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 But both Australian clerics successfully appealed their convictions. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 The immediate task facing the government is trying to find a way to keep Harper’s killer behind bars without making a similar exemption for all manslaughter convictions. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026 The California Supreme Court overturned his death sentence but has upheld his murder convictions. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 To secure convictions, prosecutors needed a less severe manslaughter option. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
  1. beliefs
  2. opinions
  3. minds
  4. feelings
  5. views
Noun
  • White, Clark and others with the Fever have been asked to respond to Cunningham’s beliefs since, and other voices in the league have weighed in as well.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The defendant’s lawyers disputed that argument, asserting the evidence doesn’t prove Robinson’s motivation was connected to Kirk’s political or religious beliefs.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.
    — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • When most of us think about edible seeds, our minds usually jump to chia seeds stirred into smoothies or overnight oats, pumpkin seeds roasted after carving jack-o'-lanterns each fall, or sunflower seeds chewed and spit out at a baseball game.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from Wolff, the cast consists of the comedic minds behind Almost Friday TV, a sketch crew born out of the digital media company Almost Friday Media.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 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
  • Located in downtown Las Cruces, this hotel features 203 guest rooms—some offering city or mountain views—adorned in rustic Spanish Colonial decor and local artwork.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • North and South America will enjoy the best views, with skywatchers able to follow the entire event from start to finish, weather permitting.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of views

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