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
Lama, a social activist of several decades, sheds any sense of artifice in playing the headstrong Pirati, a woman whose convictions are as compelling as her desires, her vulnerabilities and even her hypocrisies.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2026
Now, with Murdaugh’s two murder convictions recently overturned amid jury tampering allegations, the real-life saga is once again back in the headlines.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Peters still plans to appeal the underlying convictions, her attorney Peter Ticktin said in an interview Tuesday.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights do not seem to have the same courage of their convictions.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Edgington has prior convictions, including property damage and stealing, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
In a big win for Alex Murdaugh, South Carolina’s Supreme Court overturned his convictions for the murders of his wife and son, and granted him a retrial.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Perhaps the shocking recent news of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions being overturned will spark voter interest in the Hulu true-crime miniseries.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Jeff Titus was released in 2023, and his murder convictions were erased at the request of prosecutors.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2026
Now, with Murdaugh’s two murder convictions recently overturned amid jury tampering allegations, the real-life saga is once again back in the headlines.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Peters still plans to appeal the underlying convictions, her attorney Peter Ticktin said in an interview Tuesday.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights do not seem to have the same courage of their convictions.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Edgington has prior convictions, including property damage and stealing, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
In a big win for Alex Murdaugh, South Carolina’s Supreme Court overturned his convictions for the murders of his wife and son, and granted him a retrial.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Perhaps the shocking recent news of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions being overturned will spark voter interest in the Hulu true-crime miniseries.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Jeff Titus was released in 2023, and his murder convictions were erased at the request of prosecutors.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
Noun
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She surely was also exposed to Madame Charlotte Mentelle’s feminist beliefs and abolitionist leanings.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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In certain lines of questioning from the prosecution, the Gheorghius’ personal beliefs seem to be on trial as much as their parenting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In other corners, opinions ran hot about rampant nudity in the Austrian Pavilion.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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An outspoken policy wonk who has appeared frequently on national television, McCaughey is quick on her feet and ready to offer opinions on a moment’s notice on health care, housing, taxes, and any other issue.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Again, no details, and fans' minds are wandering as far as this being an arena or battle royale mode, but that would be a little surprising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For more than 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been the South’s source for culture, community, and news for curious minds.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This story from breaking news reporter Marlene Lenthang examines the feelings of Latino vendors in and around SoFi Stadium in Inglewood amid the possibility of ICE agents working games — a gamble between their safety and a potentially lucrative payday.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The spa The bright-white spa has six treatment rooms, an adults-only infinity pool with panoramic ocean views, and a full-service salon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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There’s a reason the video has more than 16 million views in 22 hours since it was posted.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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