principled

adjective

prin·ci·pled ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəld

-sə-bəld

Synonyms of principled next

: exhibiting, based on, or characterized by principle

—often used in combination

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Adopting this mindset can help you to overcome short-term discomforts and failures emotionally and to adopt a principled way of acting that brings dividends in the long run. —

Abdo Riani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022 Revenue proved more important than the ethical implications of maximizing user engagement, despite other companies taking a more principled approach. —

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 In his memoir, Bibi shapes his antipathy and estrangement into a principled stand. —

Jane Eisner, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2022 That statement conveyed a principled and admirable stance against the antisemitism shown by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West–a full two weeks after his extremely antisemitic tweet on Oct.10. —

Bygleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2022 McMullin has tried to use the texts to puncture the reputation Lee has worked to cultivate as a principled conservative deeply committed to the Constitution. —

The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Oct. 2022 McMullin has tried to use the texts to puncture the reputation Lee has worked to cultivate as a principled conservative deeply committed to the Constitution. —

CBS News, 22 Oct. 2022 Indeed, perhaps the biggest boosters of the CEO Council: employees, who appreciate their bosses taking a principled stand. —

Randall Lane, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022 Colleagues on both sides of the aisle described him as principled and didactic. —

Ovetta Wiggins, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 See More

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