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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a high-principled art expert who always told clients what he honestly thought their items were worth
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as in ethical
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
a politician widely respected for her principled behavior in every office she ever held
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Recent Examples of principled
Coexistence with the natural habitat, forethought regarding minimizing activities that impact the natural resources, and the ability to model the strategies needed for ecologically principled landscaping make this property unique to the Hamilton County Park and Recreation Department's offerings.
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
But there’s a big difference between strong and principled law enforcement and just acting like a cheap gangster.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Only the people of Iran, organized, unified, and backed by a principled international community, can finally bring this dark chapter to an end.
—Jila Andalib, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
This field provides graduates with all sorts of opportunities within the healthcare field, and is a principled choice with a great ROI.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for principled
John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
But there’s a big difference between strong and principled law enforcement and just acting like a cheap gangster.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Only the people of Iran, organized, unified, and backed by a principled international community, can finally bring this dark chapter to an end.
—Jila Andalib, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
This field provides graduates with all sorts of opportunities within the healthcare field, and is a principled choice with a great ROI.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for principled
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Managers are the ethical gatekeepers responsible for monitoring outputs and ensuring alignment with company values.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Around the globe, museums—including the Smithsonian—are working to develop policies surrounding the ethical treatment of human remains.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Maybe the most important feature of actual freedom is the ability to make honest and fair criticism of your country, something which feels more and more taboo.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
4 July 2025
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Would this transformation disrupt the moral and civic foundations of the nation?—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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That temptation, rich in moral confusion, runs through Leonardland, onscreen as on the page.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Walker’s pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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As any stunt coordinator or conscientious director will tell you, the trick is to make the stunt look dangerous but not be dangerous.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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Most arbitrators are highly conscientious professionals who take their job very seriously.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Principled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principled. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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