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 Impeachments are doomed to fail anyway, because unless the Democrats win 67 Senate seats, there will be no convictions. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The penalties were enhanced based on his prior state convictions, according to officials. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Because of the convictions, Flores will no longer be eligible to work for law enforcement at any level, including local, state and federal agencies. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 No details were immediately available about those cases and it was not known if went to prison or was placed on probation after the convictions. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 The charge alleges Burton illegally possessed the firearm because of prior felony convictions. — Brian Carlton, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026 Kent was a cooperating witness and testified against Song and others at a trial in Fort Worth that ended in March with convictions of nine defendants. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Durham's criminal history included previous convictions for firearms offenses and kidnapping, records show. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system. — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
  1. beliefs
  2. opinions
  3. minds
  4. feelings
  5. views
Noun
  • And Trump’s hatred of communism is consistent with some of his most important beliefs.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • People's beliefs, identities, and sense of who belongs have to shift too, or structural change has nothing underneath it.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • Social media and technology firms employ some of the brightest minds in the world and increasingly sophisticated AI tools to maximize user engagement.
    — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • Supply chains weren’t at the forefront of the minds of healthcare organizations before 2020.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • The Hawks continued the good feelings from their Summer League outings in Salt Lake City.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Ultimately, the reassurances about community resources and air quality failed to quell the fury inside the room as residents took the microphone during the Q&A section and repeatedly expressed feelings of betrayal and mistrust.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • There are early signs that views may have changed in the six years since the governing board unanimously voted to eliminate SAT and ACT requirements.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The 24-year-old South Korean artist will also be performing on the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrance, where attendees can enjoy the show with views of downtown Los Angeles.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of views

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