incorruptibility

noun

Definition of incorruptibilitynext
as in goodness

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Recent Examples of incorruptibility Building a reputation for trustworthiness and fairness through transparent actions and accountability also helps reinforce one’s incorruptibility. — Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026 While critics say these changes are merely cosmetic, many ordinary Bangladeshis have been sold on the veneer of incorruptibility that comes from a theological under-pinning. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorruptibility
  1. goodness
  2. virtuousness
  3. integrity
  4. uprightness
  5. righteousness
  6. decency
  7. honesty
  8. purity
Noun
  • Rather, each person was placed here to influence the world for good and make it into a place where goodness, kindness and godliness are abundant.
    — Meir Moscowitz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The market isn't ignoring all this goodness at the moment, given Dell's rally is still respectable.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • All three companies tapped into a zeitgeist, but appear to have forgotten that products have to offer consumers more than a feeling of virtuousness to build an enduring business.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 May 2026
  • Virtue ethics, attributed to Aristotle, focuses on which character traits make one a good person, such as emulating virtuousness embodied by role models.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Definition of virtuousness
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Community College District abruptly canceled bidding for a major student housing project after a losing bidder challenged the integrity of the process.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The court is confident in the soundness of the proceedings and the integrity of the judges.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • The genus name nods to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The genus name references Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance — a posture that set it apart from its modern, sprawling relatives.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of uprightness
Noun
  • In this meme, unfortunately for those banking on righteousness, Venom is the clear winner.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Hungering and thirsting for righteousness, mentioned in the fourth Beatitude, felt like trusting that right ideas are always supplied.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of righteousness
Noun
  • Excuse me, but where is the decency and humanity from these bloodthirsty fiends ogling and angling to get their photos, undoubtedly for posting on social media?
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Especially our respect for nature, for the other, and for our sense of kindness and decency.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of decency
Noun
  • Marcus King has the keen ability to balance technical brilliance with authenticity, gratitude and honesty.
    — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
  • To be able to change people's lives through your honesty and your true self is very surreal.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • That volume holds an estimated market value of 135 million dollars, though final revenue will reflect prevailing metal spot prices and purity checks.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Basij run a nationwide network of volunteers who maintain a presence in the streets, government offices and cultural centers, seeking to ensure loyalty and ideological purity for Iran’s theocracy.
    — Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of purity

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“Incorruptibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorruptibility. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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