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
The convictions come after authorities connected the couple to the deaths of 11 dogs that the couple took in for training services.
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Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Parra’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for drug and arson offenses, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Five of those six convictions, including Teahan’s case, have ended with plea agreements before trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Penn, known for his strong political convictions, previously attended a public hearing of the House select committee investigating the deadly 2021 insurrection.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Jelly Roll also got his old drug and robbery convictions pardoned in Tennessee, and lost several hundred pounds.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
He’s legally barred from having guns or ammunition due to multiple prior felony convictions, including a 2013 federal case that involved Toussaint and others plotting to rob a cocaine stash house.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Sadly, violence often stems from the desire to protect ideological convictions.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Evans operated under multiple aliases – including Jolene Travis, Joy John, and Joy Paige – in part because of prior convictions for psychic‑fraud schemes.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Parra’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for drug and arson offenses, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Five of those six convictions, including Teahan’s case, have ended with plea agreements before trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Penn, known for his strong political convictions, previously attended a public hearing of the House select committee investigating the deadly 2021 insurrection.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Jelly Roll also got his old drug and robbery convictions pardoned in Tennessee, and lost several hundred pounds.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
He’s legally barred from having guns or ammunition due to multiple prior felony convictions, including a 2013 federal case that involved Toussaint and others plotting to rob a cocaine stash house.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Sadly, violence often stems from the desire to protect ideological convictions.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Evans operated under multiple aliases – including Jolene Travis, Joy John, and Joy Paige – in part because of prior convictions for psychic‑fraud schemes.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
Noun
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Buckmire said that in the current phase of jury selection, potential members of the panel will likely be asked about their personal beliefs about the death penalty.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The price supposedly settles where those opinions meet.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Creating a dynamic and an atmosphere where people feel comfortable speaking, saying what’s on their minds, is the most vital part of a writers’ room.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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No, the Belgians aren’t losing their minds.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Does this man still have feelings for his ex?—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Because Evan is masking his own feelings.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Noun
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All suites offer ocean views, with two-bedroom family suites featuring in-suite teepees for kids and baby amenities.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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This article represents the opinions of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of their institutions.—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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