1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
spoke with conviction about her political beliefs
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2
as in belief
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 conviction
After his conviction in the death of two women, Sommerhalder was given two consecutive five-year to life prison sentences in 1977, according to a Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper clipping.
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Bipartisan bills proposed this year in Missouri’s General Assembly would allow someone in prison to bring an innocence claim before a judge, who would have the authority to vacate a conviction if convincing evidence supports a person’s innocence.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
What kind of conviction would Saul have had to see in this kid to justify letting him out on that battlefield unarmed?
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
However, in 2016, according to court papers and Lopez’s attorney, DHS changed its position, deemed him a legal resident but not a citizen and initiated removal proceedings because of his drug conviction.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Bipartisan bills proposed this year in Missouri’s General Assembly would allow someone in prison to bring an innocence claim before a judge, who would have the authority to vacate a conviction if convincing evidence supports a person’s innocence.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
What kind of conviction would Saul have had to see in this kid to justify letting him out on that battlefield unarmed?
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
However, in 2016, according to court papers and Lopez’s attorney, DHS changed its position, deemed him a legal resident but not a citizen and initiated removal proceedings because of his drug conviction.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
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However, one certainty is that the proposal will negatively impact all levels of education – from early childhood to graduate and post-doctoral education and training.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Invisible network Related Articles Business group hopes President Trump provides tariffs, tax certainty Elon Musk is one of the few winners from Trump auto tariffs Car prices will surge by thousands of dollars because of Trump’s tariffs.—
Bruce Yandle,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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As algorithms and politics herd us into narrower and narrower silos, the pressure increases on artists (as well as comedians, actors, and even brands) to mirror their fans’ core beliefs.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their belief in this project means the world to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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Comments on opinion articles may be emailed to [email protected].—
New York Times,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Still, Spoelstra said the newfound confidence could go a long way.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fast forward to April 6, when the sun harmonizes with Jupiter, boosting our confidence and optimism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $780 What to Look for in a Crossbody Phone Bag Special features: When shopping for a crossbody phone bag, there are a few key features to keep in mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The more Tropper thought about it, the more one actor appeared in his mind for Coop: Jon Hamm.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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His tenure was marked by innovation in cloud-first systems and data architecture that elevated operational agility and customer satisfaction.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The other problem is that any satisfaction that comes with this toxic type of purpose is fleeting.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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The budget resolution's release comes as the majority leader and Senate Budget Committee Republicans met with President Trump earlier Wednesday at the White House, where Thune said committee members aired their views with the president.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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