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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
The film explores the clash between morality and survival through the lens of migration, impunity and structural violence.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2025
This position of wanting the morality of self determination, and also the morality of not supporting the regime, this incredibly difficult role.
—Fiction Non Fiction
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
In addition to standing by the teacher, the petition also calls on the school to revisit its policy of morality clauses.
—David Chiu, People.com, 2 July 2025
This kid is going to have to discover what human morality is and that horror exists in many forms.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2025
This position of wanting the morality of self determination, and also the morality of not supporting the regime, this incredibly difficult role.
—Fiction Non Fiction
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
In addition to standing by the teacher, the petition also calls on the school to revisit its policy of morality clauses.
—David Chiu, People.com, 2 July 2025
This kid is going to have to discover what human morality is and that horror exists in many forms.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for morality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
Noun
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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
Noun
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My focus remains on integrity and honoring both accountability and respect.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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If the data integrity is compromised, capital will be more expensive and harder to access.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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These norms have been shaped by a variety of sources, from the Declaration of Independence to the Sermon on the Mount.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Two buttery and crunchy layers hold in all the goodness of the jammy blueberry and lemon duo.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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Someone who believed in the innate goodness of people who posted comments on the internet.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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