principled
adjective
prin·ci·pled
ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəld 
-sə-bəld
: exhibiting, based on, or characterized by principle
—often used in combination
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She took a principled stand on funding public education.
a high-principled art expert who always told clients what he honestly thought their items were worth
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Democracy requires the persistent, principled vigilance of courageous patriots.
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Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
For CEOs, Buckley's story offers lessons about the importance of principled leadership and the power of clear, persuasive communication.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Reeve’s Superman embodied a hopeful, principled hero trying to make people believe in goodness again, even if the world had grown distrustful in post-Watergate America.
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When NGOs first rose to prominence as international actors, their commitment to principled activity and their nonprofit character distinguished them from governments and private companies.
—Sarah Bush, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
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Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
For CEOs, Buckley's story offers lessons about the importance of principled leadership and the power of clear, persuasive communication.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Reeve’s Superman embodied a hopeful, principled hero trying to make people believe in goodness again, even if the world had grown distrustful in post-Watergate America.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
When NGOs first rose to prominence as international actors, their commitment to principled activity and their nonprofit character distinguished them from governments and private companies.
—Sarah Bush, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
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“Principled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/principled. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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principled
adjective
prin·ci·pled
ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəld
-sə-bəld
: based on or marked by principle
high-principled
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