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
Lee is appealing his conviction for election-law violations in 2022, and if two appellate courts affirm it, he will be barred from public office for 10 years.
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Ian Bremmer, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Too many European governments, especially the largest, have been too slow and stingy in providing support to Kyiv either for lack of strategic conviction or decades of spending on welfare instead of their militaries.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Even after the first eligible drug possession conviction, Ho said, his office will initially charge it as a misdemeanor and give the defendant the opportunity to accept treatment.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2023, the fraud units secured more than 1,100 convictions and recovered $1.2 billion, according to a Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General report issued last March.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Ian Bremmer, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Too many European governments, especially the largest, have been too slow and stingy in providing support to Kyiv either for lack of strategic conviction or decades of spending on welfare instead of their militaries.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Even after the first eligible drug possession conviction, Ho said, his office will initially charge it as a misdemeanor and give the defendant the opportunity to accept treatment.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2023, the fraud units secured more than 1,100 convictions and recovered $1.2 billion, according to a Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General report issued last March.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
Noun
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There was no late-breaking progress in contract talks, no additional certainty on Vancouver’s end that the player might be more amenable to a shorter-term deal.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that embrace learning over rigid certainty perform better in volatile environments.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The most common mistake is hiring a sales lead as a first local hire, an approach predicated on the belief that early revenue signals traction.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The motion is not based on a belief of whether Adams is innocent or guilty.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Perfect assurance for those looking to maintain quality whilst staying in budget.—
Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Time and time again, Russia has flouted those assurances.—
John Shelton,
National Review,
28 Feb. 2025
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Siena pollsters did not ask New Yorkers their opinion on Trump’s move to end the toll.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although last year was challenging for many B2B businesses and opinions on the outlook for 2025 are mixed, some say this year could bring some improvements.—
Jason Leverant,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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As Bill attempted to recenter the pedophile claims as the focal point of the conversation, the Man vs. Machine artist pushed back, reiterating that there are no rules in a rap battle—something that Maher couldn’t wrap his mind around.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Every story includes a WhatsApp link to text Waterson, and his phone buzzes through the night with neighborhood gossip and whatever else is on Londoners’ minds.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The answer might reveal more about your customer commitment than the results from your latest satisfaction survey.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Comprehensive Research Support This dissertation writing service places customer satisfaction and privacy as top priorities.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The western part of the continent has the best view, but the spectacle of the moon completely immersed in the Earth's shadow will be readily visible from coast to coast.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Mark Shanahan, an American politics expert who teaches at the University of Surrey in the U.K., took a similar view.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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