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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
he's known for his honesty in business dealings
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as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
she knew she could count on her students' honesty, even if she left the classroom for a few moments during the test
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as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I am speaking with all honesty when I say that your apple pie is the best I've ever tasted
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Recent Examples of honesty
Quiet honesty helps your quick mind rest, while your natural curiosity finds new paths that do not carry old guilt.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans for their values.
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Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Policymakers defend draconian cuts to Medicaid by maligning the work ethic or honesty of low-income women, despite substantial evidence to the contrary.
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Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The question asks for honesty rather than perfection.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans for their values.
—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Policymakers defend draconian cuts to Medicaid by maligning the work ethic or honesty of low-income women, despite substantial evidence to the contrary.
—
Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The question asks for honesty rather than perfection.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
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Fold the remaining cheese into the pasta before serving to keep the integrity of the crumbles.
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Election integrity threats, personal safety.
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In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.
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Karaban earned first-team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior this season.
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In addition to setting a new world record for top scorer in the World Cup among men, Messi became the first to play in six World Cups — ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo later joining him with that honor, per NBC News.
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
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Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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Understanding character and how potential virtues can manifest as vices is a starting point; however, knowing is not enough.
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Seydoux asks me in a moment of frankness.
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Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.
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San Diego Gas & Electric says that the project would help increase California's supply of renewable energy and lessen the strain on the current power grid, lower energy costs and increase reliability during extreme weather or emergencies.
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This focus on user convenience and reliability positions IONNA as a major player in the EV infrastructure.
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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