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 Martin is also working to have the area designated as a drug-free zone, which could lead to tougher penalties for drug convictions. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 The female juror chalked it up to one person being unable to let go of their convictions. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 Applied cautiously, this suggests that a stroke could intensify, not fabricate, the force of a person’s convictions, including ones that predate the injury. — Michael P.h. Stanley, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 The perpetrator has no convictions in North Carolina, but SLF is blaming Cooper. — Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 More convictions In connection with the main case, two additional South Florida defendants, Keegan Harricharan and Jacob Israel, pleaded guilty to a money-laundering conspiracy in March. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 However, their defense lawyers argued the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and that their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 In this case, a powerful judge finds her convictions tested when her son becomes the subject of an investigation. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 The office of the state attorney general is responsible for defending death penalty convictions on appeal. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
  1. beliefs
  2. opinions
  3. minds
  4. feelings
  5. views
Noun
  • With antisemitism and hate crimes rising, Hochul said the cash will go to 290 nonprofit community groups that may be vulnerable to physical or cyber attacks based on their faith or beliefs.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The museum faces the Western Gates, or Point Conception—a spot on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which tribal beliefs describe as the place one departs this world and enters the spirit realm.
    — Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • The Moon opposes powerful Pluto, creating tension between your creative instincts and the opinions of friends, coworkers, or a larger group.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • And a lot of them, of course, will use the film as a tool to defend their opinions.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • He was exposed to offensive minds with head coaching jobs on their resumes, including Gary Kubiak, Kevin O’Connell, Kevin Stefanski, Klint Kubiak and Dave Canales, plus a number of future offensive coordinators.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • OpenAI on Tuesday said its artificial intelligence technology has cracked one of the Millennium Problems –– seven famously difficult and unsolved questions in mathematics that have stumped even the world’s brightest minds.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • At this point in time, Taylor is theoretically engaged to Doug, everyone’s least favorite of Taylor’s top-three men and whom even Taylor seems to have lukewarm feelings about now that they are no longer trapped in the same house.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Our final stop was Kahlenberg, a hilltop on the city’s northern edge that offers sweeping views over the skyline, the Danube River winding through the city below and vineyards spilling down the surrounding slopes.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The ship’s wellness wing contains an indoor pool with ample lounge seating, massage rooms featuring Biologique Recherche product treatments, hair salon, a sauna with sea views, and a snow room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of views

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