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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
Opening up about such a painful chapter was difficult, but the response from followers reminded her of the power of honesty.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
In our eyes, this national moment is a test of spiritual honesty.
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Lead with honesty, then keep your promises.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
In all honesty, the Cape Verdeans seemed the team more likely to score in their final match and had multiple opportunities to win it.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honesty
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
In our eyes, this national moment is a test of spiritual honesty.
—
Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Lead with honesty, then keep your promises.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
In all honesty, the Cape Verdeans seemed the team more likely to score in their final match and had multiple opportunities to win it.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for honesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
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Fold the remaining cheese into the pasta before serving to keep the integrity of the crumbles.
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Election integrity threats, personal safety.
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The 22-year-old died after being detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating the country’s mandatory hijab rules, The National reported.
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Marjane depicts our terrifying teachers, the violent morality police and our collective and perpetual fear that we might be caught, hurt, arrested, killed.
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The honor is part of the 12th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, which will take place on July 14 in New York City before the ESPYS.
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The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
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Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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Understanding character and how potential virtues can manifest as vices is a starting point; however, knowing is not enough.
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Seydoux asks me in a moment of frankness.
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Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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