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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
There was no mention of morality in the document.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
One story challenges the notion that contact with another species is likely to lead to conflict, instead tying the evolution of human morality to a symbiotic relationship with an alien race.
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Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for morality
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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
One story challenges the notion that contact with another species is likely to lead to conflict, instead tying the evolution of human morality to a symbiotic relationship with an alien race.
—
Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for morality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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Understanding character and how potential virtues can manifest as vices is a starting point; however, knowing is not enough.
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European defense stockpiles are still well below historic norms, following decades of underinvestment and, more recently, substantial equipment transfers to Ukraine.
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The idea is that the ratio will eventually move back toward historical norms, allowing investors to accumulate more ounces over time.
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Fold the remaining cheese into the pasta before serving to keep the integrity of the crumbles.
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Election integrity threats, personal safety.
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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It was built through consistent communication, through honesty and through caring about each other's success.
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Spain has spent much of her career trying to fit in with the cool kids, limiting the depth and honesty of her commentary.
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The soccer, and the goodness of ordinary Americans, saved this World Cup.
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But the object of attention is ultimately less important than the discipline itself, which is meant to deepen one’s love for goodness and truth, and also to intensify compassion for others.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Her refusal to sugarcoat the interior and exterior lives of her characters, whether enslaved or traumatized by the past — by events in American history — was purposeful.
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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.
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This sense of rightness — imperfect, but clarifying — is what gout offers as diagnosis.
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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