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How does the noun integrity contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of integrity are honesty, honor, and probity. While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.

When is it sensible to use honesty instead of integrity?

Although the words honesty and integrity have much in common, honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.

When can honor be used instead of integrity?

The words honor and integrity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.

When would probity be a good substitute for integrity?

While the synonyms probity and integrity are close in meaning, probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of integrity These inspectors grade the property on a variety of criteria, including fire safety, foundational integrity, trash and pest control. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 July 2025 This session will explore the critical need to recognize, understand, and combat these harmful narratives that distort truth and threaten the integrity of our communities. Essence, 5 July 2025 The approach, however, remains balanced between technological advancement and artistic integrity. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 July 2025 In June, betting integrity firm IC360 relayed the two pitches to sportsbooks, according to ESPN, and the first was on June 15 against the Seattle Mariners. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • However, Harry Potter is not a straightforward morality tale about technology.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Then, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 puts a spotlight on your work-life balance, forcing you to juggle your health and daily responsibilities with honesty, integrity and pragmatism.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • There is honesty in his acting where the emotions that play across Superman/Clark Kent’s face and body come from deep within.
    Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • In the modern workforce, consensus is treated as a virtue.
    John Spencer-Taylor, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • What are your compliance and reliability requirements?
    Alex Gudilko, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • For reasons including product safety and reliability, battery technology discoveries take years to reach the marketplace.
    Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • With all of these dirty dishes, thank goodness for the convenience of dishwashers.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Season two will feature a number of fan-favorite characters reprising their roles, including Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, and Patton Oswalt as the voice of Matthew the Raven.
    Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
  • In pockets of Chile and Argentina, a new generation of entrepreneurs is building brands with character.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    , CNBC, 25 June 2025
  • Listening with sincerity is one of the most important skills in philanthropy work.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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