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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
This involving debut novel is a rich mixture of morality, love, family, the price paid for going into politics, and who is considered a member of the tribe.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Teasing apart cultural differences Americans hold relatively conservative attitudes toward public morality, and their high swearing rates are surprising.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Iran has faced increasing opposition since the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, who in September 2022 was arrested by Iran's morality police and later died in a hospital due to her injuries.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
For Iranians themselves, it’s been a deeply frustrating recurring cycle, most recently experienced in the protests in 2022 that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who had been detained by the religious morality police.
—Eric Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Teasing apart cultural differences Americans hold relatively conservative attitudes toward public morality, and their high swearing rates are surprising.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Iran has faced increasing opposition since the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, who in September 2022 was arrested by Iran's morality police and later died in a hospital due to her injuries.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
For Iranians themselves, it’s been a deeply frustrating recurring cycle, most recently experienced in the protests in 2022 that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who had been detained by the religious morality police.
—Eric Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
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In the modern workforce, consensus is treated as a virtue.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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As nature literature proliferated, the nature fakers debate—over anthropomorphism in fiction and nature writing—considered how the natural world should be portrayed in literature: should writers impose human qualities and virtues onto animals?—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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Regulatory Compliance And Auditing: Audit models developed by agencies like the IRS or GSA OIG can be applied across procurement and financial oversight processes in other agencies, promoting integrity and cost savings.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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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
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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True partners build trust through honesty and action.—
Suresh Rajapakse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Many of the grants fund cost-effective and life-saving information access efforts that educate ordinary North Koreans on the goodness of the U.S. and the truth about the outside world.—
Olivia Enos,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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With all of these dirty dishes, thank goodness for the convenience of dishwashers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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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
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In pockets of Chile and Argentina, a new generation of entrepreneurs is building brands with character.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Season two will feature a number of fan-favorite characters reprising their roles, including Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, and Patton Oswalt as the voice of Matthew the Raven.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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