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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
the ethical behavior expected of every member of the police force
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the ethical course of action for the senator who lied to Congress would be to resign
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as in moral
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
ethical writers do not use the words of other writers without giving them proper credit
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Recent Examples of ethical
The technology generated global attention for its ethical implications and potential risks.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Bores, a former Palantir employee who cited ethical concerns in leaving the company, pushed one of the more sweeping state-level AI regulation bills in the country.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The chaos in Ithaca may be political and ethical—a violation of custom—but stretches of the poem are barbarous and wild, beyond civilized life altogether.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Bores, a former Palantir employee who cited ethical concerns in leaving the company, pushed one of the more sweeping state-level AI regulation bills in the country.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The chaos in Ithaca may be political and ethical—a violation of custom—but stretches of the poem are barbarous and wild, beyond civilized life altogether.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethical
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And Florida passed only because one player made the honorable decision.
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Granger's intentions are honorable, and O'Donnell sparks his performance with life, making his tragic end that much more gutting.
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.
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Some were opposed on moral grounds to ICE’s presence in their neighborhoods, while others questioned whether the facilities would be a drain on local resources, such as sewer and water systems.
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Players had begun getting legal money, alleviating a moral embarrassment from the previous century-plus, but transfers hadn’t yet started flipping half of every roster every season.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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In addition to conscientious UV protection, Hall recommends that patients with aging skin prioritize hydration and skin-barrier support.
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After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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“Ethical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethical. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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