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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
Both Ford and Mirren warn that Whitfield’s endless means and lack of morality will continue to bring a different kind of beast to the Duttons’ doorstep.
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
The morality of being a missileer – and minister
David Feddern was also a missileer here in Echo-01.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
Baldwin’s departure from Christianity was not a rejection of morality but a refusal to align with a faith that, in his view, failed to live up to its ideals.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
And a lot of conservatism in general is about upholding bourgeois lifestyles, morality, identity, politics, and so forth.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
The morality of being a missileer – and minister
David Feddern was also a missileer here in Echo-01.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
Baldwin’s departure from Christianity was not a rejection of morality but a refusal to align with a faith that, in his view, failed to live up to its ideals.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
And a lot of conservatism in general is about upholding bourgeois lifestyles, morality, identity, politics, and so forth.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
Noun
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And people who’ve just moved into senior roles are particularly vulnerable to losing their virtues.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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To Iñárritu, Prieto’s greatest virtue is his flexibility, both stylistic and personal.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dissatisfaction with Lewis reached a peak in June, when two Pulitzer Prize-winning Post journalists called for a leadership change amid the reports that questioned Lewis’ journalistic integrity, undermining the Post’s reputation and reporting alike.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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In July 2023, the industry group sued the E.P.A., as well as the National Academies, accusing researchers of a lack of scientific integrity.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.—
Mo Hamzian,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Instead, charismatic killers challenge these stereotypes by adhering to societal norms of attachment, commitment and belief systems.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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When both partners commit to honesty and vulnerability, passive-aggression loses its power, reviving true intimacy. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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And there are those who think in terms of justice and honesty.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Neroli, cocoa shell and tonka bean complete it, giving it all the gourmand goodness.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a basic bean and cheese burrito for $5.99, and a house burrito filled with goodness for $11.99 (add $2.99 for skirt steak).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many licensed operators were accepting of higher costs to meet rigorous health, environmental, and business standards.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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The lack of standards for unlicensed vendors erodes the integrity of the entire industry.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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The trio played characters who died in the franchise and are returning in a surprise way.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Outside of the playable avatars, there’s also a litany of supporting characters that each have their own individual fantasy vibe.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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