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 newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Paige has open warrants in Middlesex County for malicious destruction of property, and has felony convictions in New York.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
As the consequences of permanent records became clear—blocking access to jobs, housing, and education—states began experimenting with mechanisms to seal or expunge certain convictions, usually for first-time or juvenile offenders.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump alleges he should never have been released after prior convictions and deportation attempts, blaming former President Joe Biden.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Costa Rica, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia are next up, each with four former leaders who have faced investigation – with at least two convictions in each country.
—Sofía Benavides, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Byrd has prior felony convictions, including for unlawfully possessing a firearm, according to police.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The deeper Acosta dug, the more concrete his convictions became about how McCarthy’s standard — both for himself and others — would raise the expectations at IMG.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The prosecutor said Dieringer was on probation at the time of the slaying and had prior felony convictions that included animal cruelty.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Paige has open warrants in Middlesex County for malicious destruction of property, and has felony convictions in New York.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
As the consequences of permanent records became clear—blocking access to jobs, housing, and education—states began experimenting with mechanisms to seal or expunge certain convictions, usually for first-time or juvenile offenders.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump alleges he should never have been released after prior convictions and deportation attempts, blaming former President Joe Biden.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Costa Rica, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia are next up, each with four former leaders who have faced investigation – with at least two convictions in each country.
—Sofía Benavides, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Byrd has prior felony convictions, including for unlawfully possessing a firearm, according to police.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The deeper Acosta dug, the more concrete his convictions became about how McCarthy’s standard — both for himself and others — would raise the expectations at IMG.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The prosecutor said Dieringer was on probation at the time of the slaying and had prior felony convictions that included animal cruelty.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
Noun
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Kirk was often targeted by Groypers, who believed Kirk’s political beliefs leaned too moderate.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the same study, in fact, Republican voters also shifted their beliefs about many other topics to help with this rationalization process.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So their opinions are uninformed.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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Yet with the win in his back pocket, Vrabel clearly felt comfortable letting his opinions fly on a victory Monday.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Effective leaders treat their minds like a gym.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But all is not lost, because there are ways to change people’s minds.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Listen To Your Gut With Clarity Gut feelings are not mystical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests can stroll to the winery patio to enjoy by-the-glass specials, vineyard views, lawn games, and fried chicken sandwiches from local favorite MJ Heritage Farms to kick off a Calistoga weekend.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Colombian president is known for his controversial views on cocaine, suggesting in February that cocaine is no worse than whiskey.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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