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Recent Examples of conscionable With the issue of guns and your stock portfolio (or just your 401(k) for that matter), the question is a conscionable one, but there's not a simple fix for most investors. refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2018
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Adjective
  • This symbolism reflected values found in many early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon societies, where generosity and the distribution of wealth were marks of honorable leadership.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Magdalen even marries an honorable man, a sea captain named Kirke.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • More than two thousand years ago, Cicero wrote that the liberal arts provide the comprehensive knowledge and moral formation required to sustain a free society.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But more specifically, Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s poem pinpoints how pervasively violence against women is a part of civilization’s moral decay.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • The article raises ethical questions about AI's role in detecting abuse or self-harm, age appropriateness, and its long-term impact on family dynamics, potentially becoming a generational mental health advisor.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Organizers say the exhibition will explore the relationship between artistic achievement and ethical accountability, rather than presenting a traditional narrative of downfall and redemption.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • Perhaps in a conscientious effort to make sure guests don’t feel trapped, the tiny suite doors—just about five-foot-two high—do not automatically lock.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Gluten-free cones are available, and conscientious staff always wash their hands and change gloves for celiacs.
    Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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“Conscionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscionable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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