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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
he's known for his honesty in business dealings
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as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
she knew she could count on her students' honesty, even if she left the classroom for a few moments during the test
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as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I am speaking with all honesty when I say that your apple pie is the best I've ever tasted
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Recent Examples of honesty
Clients appreciate Sahar's transparency and honesty regarding case developments and decision making throughout their legal journey.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Why does the second-price auction incentivize honesty?
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
That requires vulnerability on both parts and honesty about the root cause of the distance.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
Despite her honesty, the video drew a wave of negative comments.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Why does the second-price auction incentivize honesty?
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
That requires vulnerability on both parts and honesty about the root cause of the distance.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
Despite her honesty, the video drew a wave of negative comments.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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Shaw rightly calls out the bad players and their complete lack of integrity when dealing with their unsustainable bloated budgets.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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From the moment the book was announced, many commentators have questioned the morality of her estate and publisher profiting off such intensely private and essentially medical documents.—
Evelyn McDonnell
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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More to Explore Gamification, Then and Now Livia Gershon March 20, 2017 Nineteenth-century board games help to map public morality, from religious virtue to upward mobility.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2025
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An Architect Among his many honors, Les Paul is one of the very few artists with a permanent, stand-alone exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The decision about the honor was made by the board of directors of La Biennale, based on the recommendation of the artistic director of the festival, Alberto Barbera, organizers said Monday.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Failing to deliver recognition with sincerity can be one of the most expensive leadership mistakes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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While the veteran running back’s voice barely elevated above a public library level and his mannerisms remained reserved, the sincerity of his enthusiasm still landed.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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And as readers no doubt know by virtue of clicking on a review about a golf book, Johnson could have had so many more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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For the Ancient Greek philosopher, the mother of all virtues was phronesis, or practical wisdom.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
2 June 2025
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Testimony about Proctor’s text messages comes as Read’s team has spent weeks attempting to sow doubt about the reliability of evidence presented by prosecutors, in an effort to distance Read from O’Keefe’s death.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Wholesale Trade-Offs And DTC Gaps Department stores were once synonymous with reach, reliability, premium customer service and validation (especially the kind of reputational validation that designers crave).—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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When hate pokes up its ugly head, love overshadows it with goodness and gracefulness and purpose.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Director: Jackie Jesko The Hook: An unvarnished look at the barrier-breaking journalist who interviewed everyone from the Kardashians to Castro, disarming her subjects with her charm before asking penetrating questions that were shocking in their directness (see this sit-down with Courtney Love).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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There is a directness to Salah which opponents find disconcerting.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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