1
as in virtue
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
given his reputation for unswerving morality, scandal of any kind would wreck his political career
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as in principles
the code of good conduct for an individual or group
the morality that members of the Mafia are expected to adhere to—or suffer the consequences
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Recent Examples of morality
This involving debut novel is a rich mixture of morality, love, family, the price paid for going into politics, and who is considered a member of the tribe.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Teasing apart cultural differences Americans hold relatively conservative attitudes toward public morality, and their high swearing rates are surprising.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Iran has faced increasing opposition since the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, who in September 2022 was arrested by Iran's morality police and later died in a hospital due to her injuries.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
For Iranians themselves, it’s been a deeply frustrating recurring cycle, most recently experienced in the protests in 2022 that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who had been detained by the religious morality police.
—Eric Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Teasing apart cultural differences Americans hold relatively conservative attitudes toward public morality, and their high swearing rates are surprising.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Iran has faced increasing opposition since the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, who in September 2022 was arrested by Iran's morality police and later died in a hospital due to her injuries.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
For Iranians themselves, it’s been a deeply frustrating recurring cycle, most recently experienced in the protests in 2022 that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who had been detained by the religious morality police.
—Eric Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
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High-net-worth individuals, particularly business owners, professionals and investors, often face elevated exposure to legal risk simply by virtue of their visibility and success.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Just by virtue of being president, Trump has bolstered this belief of mine.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Gilbert leaders defended the integrity of the police chief and town attorney and said public allegations of a cover-up in addressing teen violence cases were silly and unfounded.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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These norms have been shaped by a variety of sources, from the Declaration of Independence to the Sermon on the Mount.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Then, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 puts a spotlight on your work-life balance, forcing you to juggle your health and daily responsibilities with honesty, integrity and pragmatism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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There is honesty in his acting where the emotions that play across Superman/Clark Kent’s face and body come from deep within.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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Ranch: The Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Thank God for reviewer Brad Bourque's roundup of the Best Printers and thank goodness that at least two of these are on sale.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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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
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Actor Tom Welling played Ultraman in live-action form on a 2010 episode of Smallville, which introduced the character as Clark Luthor of Earth-Two.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Now, many of these larger-than-life characters, which reach up to 24 feet tall, have found a second home at the American Giants Museum, which opened in 2023 in Atlanta, Illinois (pop. 1,669), on Old Route 66.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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