ETHICALLY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

ethically

adverb

Definition of ethically

as in morally

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Recent Examples of ethically And the coffee was predictably excellent, ethically sourced within a country known for it. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 It’s never been easier to bring quality, ethically sourced caviar to the party. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Recent research emphasizes that digital citizenship prepares students to be empowered online and act ethically, safely and legally in digital environments. — Kafi Kumasi, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 The ethically messy experiment lasted less than a week, but the volunteer guards’ rapid tumble into cruelty and aggression has endured in our cultural imagination. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 My clients want to apply AI confidently and ethically in their work, not simply learn to prompt. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 One loan officer told Bankrate that a former employer pushed her to employ ethically questionable sales tactics. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 On top of eco-friendly and sustainable, Hall also shops for products that are ethically sourced, second-hand and local whenever possible. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Awards continue to be given out to those who hold their ground and choose the ethically right decision to make. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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Employees have become burned out and morally conflicted as their focus has shifted from pursuing drug smugglers and human traffickers to apprehending asylum seekers in courthouses and arresting day laborers at their worksites.

— Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
In some versions, she’s described as a morally deplorable witch taking part in the abuse of runaway slaves who was ultimately burned for her misdeeds and buried near the cemetery.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of morally

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No mean feat, of course, but Catherine nobly rose to the challenge to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, which works to improve access to holistic cancer care, having supported the Princess through her own diagnosis in 2024.

— Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
The purpose of Hellraiser as a piece of art is to be nobly provocative.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of nobly

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The building didn’t just fall into disrepair but was legally condemned by the town of Branford due to fire safety and other code violations.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Klęczar said the attacker’s father legally owned more than 10 guns and that the attacker also owned firearms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

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