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as in virtue
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
given his reputation for unswerving morality, scandal of any kind would wreck his political career
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as in principles
the code of good conduct for an individual or group
the morality that members of the Mafia are expected to adhere to—or suffer the consequences
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Recent Examples of morality
Tuesday's protest came in response to the widespread detention of women and girls in Herat province in recent days by the Taliban's morality police force, for alleged violations of the group's rules on attire, which require women to cover their hair and faces.
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Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 9 June 2026
There are just enough references to Greek mythology to suggest greater themes of acceptance and morality, but, in the end, Summer Lovers is purely a romantic dramedy that is a lighthearted and steamy watch to start your summer.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
But most importantly, Rebecca, the filmmaker, documentarian, screenwriter, novelist, and painter, who flows between various mediums and art forms, and won awards across all, creates her art without compromising kindness and morality.
—Damon Cardasis, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Views on the morality of gay relationships and gender transition are also softening, with acceptance falling since 2022 amid widening partisan divides and escalating state-level battles over LGBTQ+ rights.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 9 June 2026
There are just enough references to Greek mythology to suggest greater themes of acceptance and morality, but, in the end, Summer Lovers is purely a romantic dramedy that is a lighthearted and steamy watch to start your summer.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
But most importantly, Rebecca, the filmmaker, documentarian, screenwriter, novelist, and painter, who flows between various mediums and art forms, and won awards across all, creates her art without compromising kindness and morality.
—Damon Cardasis, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Views on the morality of gay relationships and gender transition are also softening, with acceptance falling since 2022 amid widening partisan divides and escalating state-level battles over LGBTQ+ rights.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
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Honeywell is following in the footsteps of 3M, Danaher, GE, and United Technologies — companies that once preached the virtues of a diversified portfolio but have concluded that value now comes from focus.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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Civic virtue, domestic violence and Raymond Berry, in readers’ eyes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
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There are unique consumer needs with operating a sports betting exchange, such as securing extra bandwidth for high-volume events like the World Cup knockout rounds or writing contract rules that are consistent with industry norms.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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That lesson felt especially urgent for students interested in politics and public service, many of whom have watched narratives and images rapidly reshape public opinion around everything from global conflict and campus protests to immigration enforcement and democratic norms.—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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What is too often missing is the reminder that integrity isn’t new either.—
David Mica,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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To protect the integrity of the investigative process, the center does not comment on specific investigations, spokesperson Allyson Neville said.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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But others appreciated and praised her honesty.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your values ask for brave honesty.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Even more goodness to check out!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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There’s more than one way to eat a burger, and thank goodness for that.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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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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The neighborhood/area Bilbao has an industrial character that is both more modern and more traditional than its popular counterpart, San Sebastián, and the Artist sits in the revitalized upper edge of the Abando District.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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If the Sun is high in the lunar sky during the flyby, there will be few shadows, and the crew will be looking for subtle variations in surface color and rightness.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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This sense of rightness — imperfect, but clarifying — is what gout offers as diagnosis.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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