Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

conviction

[kuhn-vik-shuhn] / kənˈvɪk ʃən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Embattled reality TV personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley are suing an Atlanta law firm and one of its attorneys, alleging that legal mistakes led to the couple’s conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

On 2 July 2025, the council said it had applied for contempt of court proceedings after further non‑compliance, leading to her conviction in May.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Ali argued that successful films are defined less by genre than by the conviction behind them.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

During lunch, Walker lauded Epstein as the man who put her on the path to medicine, he said, and played down his 2008 conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She thanked me for my warning, though her voice lacked conviction.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




Vocabulary lists containing conviction


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "conviction" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com