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
Right wing activists joined the protest, including Tommy Robinson, a British anti-immigration campaigner with multiple criminal convictions.
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Holly Williams, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Porter reportedly has nine felony convictions, three of them violent, and another 12 misdemeanor convictions, which includes one violent.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
But less than 14 percent of the 400,000 immigrants arrested in 2025 had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
For example, if a reader is told that a person has been convicted of 35 burglaries, when the number of burglary convictions is actually 34, that type of minor error is unlikely to be deemed defamatory.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Wade had prior convictions for child molestation and robbery as well as other potential aggravating factors.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
According to court records, the suspect’s prior vehicle theft convictions were in November 2025, January 2022, March 2017, March 2016, August 2013 and May 2013.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Those convictions inform every exchange that Valentina has with El Pasoans.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
An appeals court reinstated the convictions in July, but additional appeals followed and the fate of the prosecution had been uncertain.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Holly Williams, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Porter reportedly has nine felony convictions, three of them violent, and another 12 misdemeanor convictions, which includes one violent.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
But less than 14 percent of the 400,000 immigrants arrested in 2025 had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
For example, if a reader is told that a person has been convicted of 35 burglaries, when the number of burglary convictions is actually 34, that type of minor error is unlikely to be deemed defamatory.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Wade had prior convictions for child molestation and robbery as well as other potential aggravating factors.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
According to court records, the suspect’s prior vehicle theft convictions were in November 2025, January 2022, March 2017, March 2016, August 2013 and May 2013.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Those convictions inform every exchange that Valentina has with El Pasoans.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
An appeals court reinstated the convictions in July, but additional appeals followed and the fate of the prosecution had been uncertain.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
Noun
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Everyone involved returned to a civil state, as activists on both sides settled down to do interviews with media, and some did the interviews right next to the activists of opposing beliefs.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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While menopause is undeniably biological, researchers continue exploring how social attitudes, cultural beliefs, and lived experience may influence the way symptoms are perceived and discussed.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Platner has said his past opinions were due to post-traumatic stress disorder suffered during his time in the military.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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Everyone can share their own opinions.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The scenery was breathtaking, but the thought of the approaching dusk loomed large in our minds.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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This show works to understand how those two minds—both devoted to upending the art market by making work that’s not easily categorizable—entertain certain themes simultaneously.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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There is only so much drama to be found in the first 24 hours, and yet some Islanders have already managed to get their feelings hurt, which bodes well for the next six weeks — for us the viewers anyway.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales typically keep their feelings about one another closer to the vest—but the future queen let slip a romantic acknowledgement of her love for her husband at a surprise appearance.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Noun
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As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Other interior highlights included a dedicated library and a primary suite described as a spa-style retreat, complete with a steam shower and — naturally — more lake views.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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