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Recent Examples of rectitude The subtler truth is that a similar kind of minimalist rectitude is what has governed the best of the older monuments in the nation’s capital. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025 Indeed, comprehensive independent police auditing would help ensure, not harm, the rectitude of police investigations. Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025 Jang Won-seok, a veteran film producer and CEO of production studio BA Entertainment, says local movie stars’ only option is to toe a line of total moral rectitude. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 Blindly believing in his own rectitude, Putin may resort to nuclear weapons if events in Ukraine continue to confound his ambitions. Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for rectitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectitude
Noun
  • Released in 1936, this morality tale against marijuana was financed by a long-defunct church group called the Motion Picture Guild.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Spare us the lesson in morality on peace if your goal is escalation.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
  • There is professional integrity (as an analyst).
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The virtue of independence is the companion of freedom.
    John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • But trends, especially on social media, that fallback on body-shaming stereotypes casting thinness as a virtue haven't disappeared.
    Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her honesty about the emotional toll of illness also landed powerfully.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Lala’s journey of self-discovery is told with honesty, transparency, and urgency, giving voice to the emotions and choices that many young people and students often carry in silence.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Like, Oh my goodness, look at that sycamore tree!
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Soy sauce adds saltiness and umami goodness to the sauce.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Moreover, Ray’s determination to become the unit’s Honor Man — the highest honor for recruits — and Cameron’s struggles to fit in put their friendship to the test.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The Dragons have won nine Lone Star Cups, an honor awarded to the best overall athletic program in Texas in each classification.
    Charles Baggarly October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Rectitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectitude. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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