belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.
a firm belief in her party's platform
conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.
the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human
persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.
was of the persuasion that everything changes
sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.
her feminist sentiments are well-known
Example Sentences
… a perfect example, I told Bobby, … why Realtors have to be prepared to work holidays. "Well, yeah," he said, utterly without conviction. Jane Smiley, Good Faith, 2003It was his conviction that if the words in the story were blurred because of the author's insensitivity, carelessness, or sentimentality, then the story suffered from a tremendous handicap. Raymond Carver, The Story and Its Writer, edited by Ann Charters, 1987She spoke in … the voice which people often used to express their deepest convictions … Paula Fox, A Servant's Tale, 1984Certainly the basis of our democracy is the conviction of the worth of the individual. Robert Penn Warren, Democracy and Poetry, (1975) 1976 She hopes to avoid conviction. In light of the evidence, a conviction seems certain. He has three prior drunk-driving convictions. Convictions for shoplifting have made it difficult for her to get a job. a person of deep convictions They share my strong conviction that the policy is misguided. See More
Recent Examples on the WebThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with Orem police are offering the reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who started the temple fire on July 25. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Gandy’s grandmother, Karen Parson, said the family just wants to see justice for her, meaning an arrest and a conviction of Gandy’s killer. Desiree Stennett, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Hamrick’s family on Monday announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 Authorities this month announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting.Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Metropolitan Police are offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone responsible for a homicide in D.C. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2022 Police said the Juneteenth shooting remains under investigation and that a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible. Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2022 The men were eligible under a 1992 remission policy that was in effect at the time of their conviction, officials said. Bhumika Saraswati, ajc, 27 Aug. 2022 See More