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
Following his criminal convictions, he was placed in removal proceedings and issued a final order of removal by a judge.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As far as what's next, both groups are standing by their convictions and prepared to defend their stances in court.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The county has failed to obtain capital murder convictions in most of its capital cases, and Black defendants were twice as likely as white defendants to receive no jail time or no conviction at all after being charged with capital murder, according to the report.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
The convictions included 50 lawyers, as well as court clerks, police officers and sheriff’s deputies.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
In recent years, however, such convictions have been rare.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
The California Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Stayner’s convictions and the death penalty in the murders of Carole Sund, Juli Sund and Silvina Pelosso.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
That motion would erase the convictions of the people involved.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Abe told a judge at an April 27 proceeding that Allen has no prior arrests or convictions and is presumed innocent under the law.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As far as what's next, both groups are standing by their convictions and prepared to defend their stances in court.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The county has failed to obtain capital murder convictions in most of its capital cases, and Black defendants were twice as likely as white defendants to receive no jail time or no conviction at all after being charged with capital murder, according to the report.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
The convictions included 50 lawyers, as well as court clerks, police officers and sheriff’s deputies.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
In recent years, however, such convictions have been rare.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
The California Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Stayner’s convictions and the death penalty in the murders of Carole Sund, Juli Sund and Silvina Pelosso.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
That motion would erase the convictions of the people involved.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Abe told a judge at an April 27 proceeding that Allen has no prior arrests or convictions and is presumed innocent under the law.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
Noun
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Your beliefs become your biology by way of behavior.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Their beliefs are not vindictive; they are considered.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Even fifty years later, my mom has iconic looks and lots of opinions, especially when packing for a vacation.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His ability to read the game was certainly evident, especially as the contest drifted on, with players saddled with tired legs and minds.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Falk said tariffs have soured international customers’ feelings about doing business with American farmers.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The playoffs are not a time for teams to worry about feelings.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This is the last month (until September) in which this biggest of planets is high enough in a dark sky to permit crisp telescopic views of its cloud patterns and four big satellites.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Pratt, 42, has not been shy about his views, referring to Bass as trash, using the Spanish word basura as a play on her last name.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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