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
  • Still, the goodness of the final product justifies the effort.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But Redick was always LeBron James’ choice, and now that James is gone — thank goodness!
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 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
  • Avoid overdrying, which can degrade the integrity of the individual cotton fibers.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Focus on either your high level of integrity or your deviousness.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 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
  • This is the point at which the novel refuses an easier righteousness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In this meme, unfortunately for those banking on righteousness, Venom is the clear winner.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of righteousness
Noun
  • The column exuded a decency, a level-headedness and a reverence for the rule of law as the bedrock of our freedoms … that were sheer Kyl.
    — Lauren Weiner, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This poor baby deserved the appropriate care, dedication and simple human decency.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of decency
Noun
  • By sharing their journeys with such honesty and courage, Dec, Dan and Saskia revealed the reality of rebuilding a life after stroke, and the truth behind the long and unforgiving journey to reclaim the right to live an independent life.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • If fans delighted in Newport’s honesty in the past, season seven can only raise her stock further.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • The funding will finance construction of Hertha Chalyx, the company’s new facility that plans to produce 10,000 tons of steel-grade and magnet-grade high-purity iron, according to a Tuesday news release.
    — Catherine Dominguez, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The facility is designed to produce both steel-grade and magnet-grade high-purity iron.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of purity

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“Incorruptibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorruptibility. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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