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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
With hat combination of location and timing (the show had concluded mere hours ago), his exhaustion gives way to a deeper introspection and honesty.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Being reliable not only signals honesty but also communicates respect for others’ time, feelings and expectations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Being reliable not only signals honesty but also communicates respect for others’ time, feelings and expectations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
Noun
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Executive privilege allows the witness to withhold information from Congress to protect the integrity of the executive branch.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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On July 3, 2025, Guardians right-handed starter, Luis Ortiz was flagged by betting integrity firm IC360 for allegedly throwing a pair of pitches that received an unusual amount of gambling activity.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a family mystery gradually opens onto broader questions of social resentment, morality and the enduring trauma of history.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The story just keeps building on itself, adding new characters and deep complexity to what could otherwise have been a flat morality tale.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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His work within and outside the confines of the entertainment industry led to this honor.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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University of Arkansas men’s basketball Coach John Calipari made an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday to accept his Leader of the Year honor from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas during a luncheon event at Pleasant Valley Country Club.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gibson’s book delves into her struggles with finances and health, as well as her complicated relationship with Diane, who died in 2022, with clear-eyed sincerity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The specifics matter less than the sincerity.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Becoming a saint In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, offered their life for others or died for their faith, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Was one of Forest’s virtues last season their relative simplicity, which will now be disrupted?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meursault acquiesces but with a casually brutal frankness as to his motives, which have nothing to do with love.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hilarious yet heartfelt, Mom offers a refreshing frankness not often seen in today's sitcoms.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This architecture allows developers to leverage existing MongoDB drivers and tools while benefiting from PostgreSQL’s reliability and ecosystem.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gas turbines are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and versatility, so they are used in power plants, aviation, and various industrial settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Grandma combines all of that cheesy, starchy goodness into one casserole dish instead.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The birds are naturally drawn to flowers, but are also known for taking pit stops at bright feeders filled with sugary goodness for them.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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