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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
Moisture is key, along with gentle detangling methods and protective styling choices that preserve the integrity of the hair.
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Kat Merck, Wired News, 12 Aug. 2025
The firing raised concerns about the future accuracy and integrity of the nation’s job numbers.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Sweet has learned how to run a team, walk with integrity and practice patience.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
As China’s economic strategy increasingly challenged the integrity of a trading system designed to promote integration and interdependence, Washington grew skeptical of the system itself.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
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Kat Merck, Wired News, 12 Aug. 2025
The firing raised concerns about the future accuracy and integrity of the nation’s job numbers.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Sweet has learned how to run a team, walk with integrity and practice patience.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
As China’s economic strategy increasingly challenged the integrity of a trading system designed to promote integration and interdependence, Washington grew skeptical of the system itself.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
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Its creation reflected not just morality, but also the practical fears and self-interests of nations.—
Stephen Herzog,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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Its specter can, overnight, reframe a conflict that already has cost 60,000 lives, and fueled tense global debates on morality, antisemitism, the laws of war.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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The bravest thing a leader can do right now is say what needs to be said – with specificity, honesty, and focus.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ian told Newsweek about his experience of the situation, and his thoughts on honesty within the tricky terrain of online dating.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Riding in the Royal Procession of the Royal Ascot is a prominent honor and Harriet's carriage debut sparked speculation of an imminent engagement.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Today, the booth is decorated in his honor and boasts the same blue and tan vinyl benches The King sat on.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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And both the book and the film offered historically nonsensical versions of the Klan as an honorable and chivalrous group fighting for social justice and the virtue of white womanhood.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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That might sound sadistic; indeed, sadism is something of a Hitchcockian virtue.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, this kind of design must have policy clarity and is not without its reliability risks. 3.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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And the Omni promises to graph particle size with more reliability than previous attempts at home analyzers.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The President has his own meme coin for goodness sake!—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Turns out, Buzz’s story tapped into something universal: the comfort, emotional intelligence and pure goodness dogs bring into our lives.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Gomez has appeared on two episodes of the show as her character, Alex Russo.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The shorts introduce the main characters in the series, including Captain America (Sam Wilson), Black Panther (T’Challa), and Iron Spider (Aña Corazon).—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nielsen played the bumbling LAPD lieutenant Frank Drebin with sincerity, making the absurdity around him all the funnier.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rankin handles each passing year, each surprising revelation, and each family member’s responses with touching sincerity.—
AudioFile Magazine
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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