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 Harper and his Angeleno peers show how noir in any setting can work in this century, a time of rampant corruption, outsize villains, and morality turned inside out. — Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The leader is the head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and has authority over the national police and morality police. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 They were reportedly convicted of violating local morality laws under an Islamic Sharia court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Lot is typically depicted as righteous, but sometimes his morality is questioned. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 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
  • In response, Capital One treats AI fluency as an organizational virtue, not an individual credential.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The same amount of venality and virtue exists today as did back then, and so human nature just doesn’t change.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • The unusual tour reflects mounting concern over political attacks on courts, rising threats against judges and a breakdown of democratic norms that some say poses an existential threat.
    — Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Historically, Western norms during the 19th and 20th centuries held that to not eat meat is odd at best, and suspicious at worst.
    — David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of norms
Noun
  • On the subject of integrity, Michael Stewart’s Paris Couture debut created a little fizz in the fashion world.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The other side of the coin here is those who only want to question the integrity of the country, or only want to enumerate its deals with the devil, that’s not healthy either.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • But male-beauty standards have risen markedly during the past decade or so.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • Loeb says the group is focused on evidence, instrumentation, data analysis and collection standards.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of standards
Noun
  • Also known as the money plant or honesty, lunaria (Lunaria annua) is an intriguing biennial that produces clusters of purple flowers during the first year of growth and silver, paper-like seed pods the second year, then dies.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
  • The honesty and objectivity of Stars and Stripes can’t be overemphasized.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Banana Bread Cereal Treats bind the two desserts with buttery, marshmallow goodness.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • All this sonic goodness comes from discreet open-ear speakers built right into your frames.
    — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • Wicked Wonderland follows 2024’s The Rise of Red, where Cantrall’s character and Cinderella’s daughter Chloe (Malia Baker) team up to go back in time and reverse the event that resulted in the Queen of Hearts’ evil path.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • What saves Hyperdrive is the dry humour and the slightly insane set and character design.
    — William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of character
Noun
  • 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
  • This sense of rightness — imperfect, but clarifying — is what gout offers as diagnosis.
    — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
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