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
Ortega-Anguiano, has a lengthy track record that includes multiple felonies and convictions for driving without a license, according to DHS.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The Department of Justice described convictions in 2025, years after the suspect was naturalized.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This particular law did not apply to the gunman in the Shreveport shooting, who did not have prior convictions for domestic abuse.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Wasersztein’s deposition in 1945 was key to recording the Jedwabne massacre and led to the convictions of 12 Polish residents in 1949.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
On several occasions in recent years, the UAE has rounded up large groups of people and accused them of terrorist offenses; their trials have been criticized by human rights groups over unfair processes and convictions.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The request by the Justice Department would go a step further and erase all the convictions for extremist group leaders, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, who didn’t receive pardons last January.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If approved by the federal courts, the move would wipe out those convictions and among other things, restore the defendants' right to own guns.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the filing, prosecutors asked to erase the convictions of Oath Keepers members Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins, as well as Proud Boys members Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The Department of Justice described convictions in 2025, years after the suspect was naturalized.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This particular law did not apply to the gunman in the Shreveport shooting, who did not have prior convictions for domestic abuse.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Wasersztein’s deposition in 1945 was key to recording the Jedwabne massacre and led to the convictions of 12 Polish residents in 1949.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
On several occasions in recent years, the UAE has rounded up large groups of people and accused them of terrorist offenses; their trials have been criticized by human rights groups over unfair processes and convictions.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The request by the Justice Department would go a step further and erase all the convictions for extremist group leaders, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, who didn’t receive pardons last January.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If approved by the federal courts, the move would wipe out those convictions and among other things, restore the defendants' right to own guns.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the filing, prosecutors asked to erase the convictions of Oath Keepers members Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins, as well as Proud Boys members Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
Noun
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His mother was caught between the opinions of her church and the newfound liberalism of the Austin élites.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-three percent of respondents in the Emerson poll had not made up their minds about which candidate to support.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though Agnes’ feelings for Garth are quite obvious to viewers — and her pearl-girl friend Daisy (Lucy Halliday ), who also happens to have Garth as her Mayday handler — what Garth thinks about Agnes is much less clear.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The trio, and others in their intellectual circle, share a few radical views.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The post has amassed more than 500,000 views and 400 comments, with many people asking for the backstory.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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