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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
In a modern world where toxic online influencers like Andrew Tate and Clavicular preach sexism and looks above morality, Offerman is happy to offer a real-life alternative, in both his roles and his personal conduct.
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William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
The Pope’s encyclical focuses on humanity and demands that power be constrained by morality.
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Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
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.
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Air Mail,
6 June 2026
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William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
The Pope’s encyclical focuses on humanity and demands that power be constrained by morality.
—
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
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.
—
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
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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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Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.
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Designed to strengthen election integrity and foster leadership, the year-long program provides education on election administration, including election law, cybersecurity, information technology and operational best practices, the release said.
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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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Blunt honesty had clicked with a relentless desire for improvement, launching a professional partnership and personal friendship that greatly enriched the careers of both men and, in time, would meaningfully alter the course of Chelsea history.
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What drew him to the exchange wasn’t controversy, but honesty.
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Even more goodness to check out!
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Thank goodness for James Frisbie.
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The sumptuous production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson with solidarity for Cleage’s characters, provides a marvelous showcase for Woodward to slink around on Beowulf Boritt’s glamorous five-star set in costume designer Emilio Sosa’s inspired Pucci-esque outfits.
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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