conscience

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Recent Examples of conscience And then there’s Ryan Hake as Prior Walter, the play’s spiritual seeker and moral conscience. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025 More, recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church, became a symbol of conscience and steadfast faith. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025 William Holden, the film’s conscience, brings tragic dignity to a world increasingly unwilling to listen. arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025 That would be enough to send me into a crisis of conscience. Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for conscience
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Noun
  • Pitchers such as Sandy Alcántara, Edward Cabrera, Mitch Keller, Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly come to mind as the new targets for the Cubs.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
  • Transport your mind and body to the tranquil amenities of Mexico’s finest spas.
    Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • This kid is going to have to discover what human morality is and that horror exists in many forms.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
  • Like the first half of Trauma Plot, and the majority of Sylvia Plath’s short life, the book takes place in New England, where the veneer of white middle-class morality can’t quite mask the ongoing structural violence ushered in by imperial colonialism half a millennia ago.
    Emily Van Duyne July 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Warm, welcoming, and full of heart, Gracianna feels like visiting an old friend.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • While Luna spent much of the summer playing on the left wing, his heart is with the playmaking 10 role.
    Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Since the 1940s, professional wrestling has grown in popularity, thanks to its creative characters, stellar performances, and broad appeal to a mainstream audience.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
  • On the other hand, while Franklin’s abilities seemingly outstrip everyone else in the MCU, he hasn’t been established yet as an actual character beyond being a cute, towheaded preschooler.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 July 2025

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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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