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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
And there is a real hunger for honesty, for politicians to just speak the truth, to just give us some straight talk.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, the majority alliance continued to value physical strength and honesty, as members dominated this week's reward and immunity challenges.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Many of us already know the components of a healthy relationship — things like strong communication, total honesty, and unwavering commitment.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, the majority alliance continued to value physical strength and honesty, as members dominated this week's reward and immunity challenges.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Many of us already know the components of a healthy relationship — things like strong communication, total honesty, and unwavering commitment.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 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.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Set to hit shelves in February 2026, Maryk's novel adopts the time-travel fiction of The Midnight Library and The Book of Doors while raising major questions about mortality, morality and more.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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However, Harry Potter is not a straightforward morality tale about technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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It’s been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Grand Award, the highest honor, is reserved for restaurants with exceptional wine programs featuring deep, vintage cellars and impeccable service.—
Seth Eli Barlow,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2025
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Experts point out that if Iran shows sincerity in negotiations and is willing to reach a substantive agreement to limit its nuclear program in the future, the situation in the Middle East may ease.—
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CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Listening with sincerity is one of the most important skills in philanthropy work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In the modern workforce, consensus is treated as a virtue.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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As nature literature proliferated, the nature fakers debate—over anthropomorphism in fiction and nature writing—considered how the natural world should be portrayed in literature: should writers impose human qualities and virtues onto animals?—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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What are your compliance and reliability requirements?—
Alex Gudilko,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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For reasons including product safety and reliability, battery technology discoveries take years to reach the marketplace.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Many of the grants fund cost-effective and life-saving information access efforts that educate ordinary North Koreans on the goodness of the U.S. and the truth about the outside world.—
Olivia Enos,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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With all of these dirty dishes, thank goodness for the convenience of dishwashers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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All the digressions and discombobulations, and the need to flesh out so many angles of the Stacy/Aislin dynamic, impact the directness some of the play’s key messages about mortality, community and communication.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Many value directness, professionalism and loyalty in communication.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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