1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
demonstrated that he was a man of integrity by taking full responsibility for his actions
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as in honesty
devotion to telling the truth
her integrity is such that she tells the truth even when people least want to hear it
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as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
a politician of great honesty and integrity
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Recent Examples of integrity
Jim had an integrity that seems rare in this world.
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Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Source credibility is about the reputation and integrity of the places where the facts are published.
—Jennifer Best, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Those might involve injuries, for example; officiating calls; and then there’s other considerations around, for example, sports integrity, making sure the leagues are involved in these conversations.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Separately, high-integrity offsetting remains a last-resort solution but doesn’t erase the obligation to decarbonize.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
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Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Source credibility is about the reputation and integrity of the places where the facts are published.
—Jennifer Best, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Those might involve injuries, for example; officiating calls; and then there’s other considerations around, for example, sports integrity, making sure the leagues are involved in these conversations.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Separately, high-integrity offsetting remains a last-resort solution but doesn’t erase the obligation to decarbonize.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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In a modern world where toxic online influencers like Andrew Tate and Clavicular preach sexism and looks above morality, Offerman is happy to offer a real-life alternative, in both his roles and his personal conduct.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The qualities that sustain healthy families, including honesty, accountability, forgiveness, and sacrifice, cannot be purchased or given.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The focus was on honesty in materials and construction, simple forms, and harmonious indoor-outdoor spaces, with plenty of room left over for personal flourishes that reflected the spirit of the site and lifestyle of the young family, including their 5-year-old daughter, Stevie.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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This squishy honor of a marshmallow doesn’t even require devouring it—the indicator that psychologists took as the signal of its depleted future life.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) took home three honors at the annual James Beard Foundation Media Awards ceremony, held in Chicago on June 13.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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One of the greatest virtues of this combination is its versatility.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 June 2026
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Temperance is the virtue of moderation, visible when players maintain composure under pressure.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Testing The Orbit When testing any new communication channel, the focus must be on product reliability first.—
Aaron Alter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The companies will now evaluate battery performance, reliability, and safety under real-world driving and charging conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Made for chocolate lovers, both the batter and frosting for these drop cookies feature plenty of chocolaty goodness.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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One of our favorite subscription gifts, Wildgrain offers customizable boxes of carb-y goodness, including sourdough bread and croissants, pastries and baked treats like apple cider doughnuts, and fresh pasta.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Dec. 2025
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Now, tension lingers in the workplace, and the young woman is left wondering whether her blunt truthfulness crossed a line.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the crew invades his space and a volatile director (Pyper-Ferguson) pushes him to his limits the line between Levi and his character dissolves.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Not that visual impact is unimportant, but how a cast of characters exists in space and time while confronting a specific set of circumstances, conceived of by a playwright at a specific moment with its own set of theatrical mores, is vital.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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