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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 However, hydrogen embrittlement risks the integrity of metal components like high-pressure vessels and pipelines. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025 Indeed, the American president appears to have accepted Putin’s contention that Moscow should have a say over Ukrainian territorial integrity and Western security guarantees. Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025 While many corporate executives have grown more cautious about speaking on issues that could be seen as political, Santo Domingo has only amplified her voice, embodying her belief that women should lead the industry with integrity and purpose. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 The new visa integrity fee has not yet been applied. Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • This deep connection between trees and morality is further evidenced in a trope of Western literature in which humans are transformed into trees, sometimes as an embodiment of sin.
    Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Rebecca Ferguson stars as Captain Olivia Walker, a senior White House official tasked with keeping the government functioning as panic sets in, while Idris Elba plays a top national security adviser who must balance strategy with morality.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Financial intimacy makes room for honesty, respect, and growth — in both your wallet and your relationships.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • For Lopes, trust isn’t a matter of believing intellectually in the honesty or goodwill of another individual or institution.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • DeMeco Ryans will have the honor to try to mesh all of the newcomers together to put a division-championship team on the field.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Each piece tells a story and honors culture, while allowing women who carry the bags to step into that story themselves.
    Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Was one of Forest’s virtues last season their relative simplicity, which will now be disrupted?
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Grandma combines all of that cheesy, starchy goodness into one casserole dish instead.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Here, played by the black actress Karen Bryson, the character is all brains and sass.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • At one point during NCIS' run, de Pablo's character was thought to be dead.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Chiara and Carolina arrived with such sincerity, depth, and passion for storytelling.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Pressman [has] deep knowledge and sincerity.
    Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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