morality

noun

mə-ˈra-lə-tē How to pronounce morality (audio)
Definition of moralitynext
1
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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2
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 term refers to the belief that science is the only way to understand the world and that morality should rest on reason rather than religious teachings. — Ruiqian Li, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 With that as an economic model, morality and fair play was nonsense. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 When film and television try to capture the messy morality of these would-be titans, the results are predictably ambivalent. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Law & Courts A failed execution in Tennessee and plans to livestream a firing squad are recharging America’s death penalty debate, raising questions about morality and justice. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
  1. virtue
  2. norms
  3. integrity
  4. standards
  5. honesty
  6. goodness
  7. character
  8. rightness
Noun
  • The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For Monday meditation, the teaching group has assigned the 10 paramis (spiritual virtues) of Buddhism, which explore topics like generosity, wisdom and patience.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • Much of his work deconstructs conventional representations of gender, love, social norms in mainstream cinema.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, European natural gas storage inventories sit well below historical norms for this time of year.
    — , CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of norms
Noun
  • Although without Netanyahu’s charisma, Eisenkot, the son of Jewish immigrants from Morocco, is widely regarded by voters as a man of integrity.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In response, the ambassadors of France and Spain made public statements emphasizing the importance of a credible electoral process and the need for Haiti’s next president to have integrity.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Fire Chief Darin Snedeker said a third station is operating below national staffing standards, affecting the district's ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of standards
Noun
  • In a world that rewards keeping appearances, Space Afrika makes conveying honesty and vulnerability look easy.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But when customers already know something went wrong, an apology can signal warmth and honesty.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • My goodness though, his head coach is not doing him any favors from a public perception standpoint.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • With that much pulse-pounding, fight-or-flight-revving goodness, maybe there should be a law.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of goodness
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  • Earlier versions looked unnaturally green, while the team also considered how the character’s skin would react to different lighting.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Coleman said each design has its own distinct character and can be styled individually, either as a subtle everyday detail or a sculptural statement.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of character
Noun
  • Scented fleetingly with cinnamon, the dates gently smoked, their rightness with eggs sounds improbable.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Cool Machine is definitive not only for its sweep but also for the rightness, the evocative precision, of the details that fill its paragraphs like the mystery mix inside the skin of a Gray’s Papaya hot dog.
    — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
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