as in scrupulousness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-mindedness
Noun
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The White Lotus was, as always, teeming with social commentary about the morality of the very wealthy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025 -
Trump administration officials have been defiant by turning up the dial on deportation critics through social media channels and press conferences and slamming Democrats who question the legality and morality of some deportation moves.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Panthers qualified for nationals by virtue of winning its third straight Conference USA title.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Moral exemplars are connected in a fundamental way to virtue ethics – a framework of behavior based in core virtues such as honesty, bravery and kindness.—
George Tsakiridis,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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The answer, rooted in the enduring principles of democracy, fairness, and the public’s right to know, is clear: The press should not be treated differently.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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Advocating for transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in training data and design helps build systems that better serve diverse communities.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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However, there’s a decency that systems can adhere to make people aware of their options.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The single-camera comedy offers a collection of disturbing stories that push the boundaries of decency in ways only Tom Segura could imagine.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 Apr. 2025
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So, too, do higher levels of agreeableness and lower levels of conscientiousness.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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For example, assessing candidates' general mental ability (e.g., critical thinking, problem-solving and conscientiousness) is up to 62% effective at predicting employment success.—
Trevor Higgs,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, decades later, the officer's cold-blooded execution is spurring new calls for justice.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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SisterSong—an organization leading the charge for reproductive justice for women of color—joined forces with GBEF, which focuses on building economic power across the Black diaspora.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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“High-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-mindedness. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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