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Recent Examples of rectitude 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 After a brief honeymoon period over the summer, when Harris mocked Trump instead of denouncing him, the campaign gave way to a more familiar Democratic posture of ethical rectitude enlivened by flutters of hysteria. Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 Even 456, for all his moral rectitude, seems panicked. Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Fiscal rectitude may only come to reign after a few bond market tantrums. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rectitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectitude
Noun
  • And then reality crashes down around them in a series of scenes that expose the cruel hypocrisy of Iran’s corrupt system (which purports to uphold morality, but allows men in positions of authority to indulge themselves in egregious ways).
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • The post did not address the morality of allowing biological males in girls sports.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 8 July 2025
  • In a climate economy increasingly scrutinized for greenwashing and impact-washing, the integrity of carbon credits matters more than ever.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • High-net-worth individuals, particularly business owners, professionals and investors, often face elevated exposure to legal risk simply by virtue of their visibility and success.
    Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Just by virtue of being president, Trump has bolstered this belief of mine.
    Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Then, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 puts a spotlight on your work-life balance, forcing you to juggle your health and daily responsibilities with honesty, integrity and pragmatism.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • There is honesty in his acting where the emotions that play across Superman/Clark Kent’s face and body come from deep within.
    Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Ranch: The Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • Thank God for reviewer Brad Bourque's roundup of the Best Printers and thank goodness that at least two of these are on sale.
    WIRED, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • Ahead of his death, Hussle said that raising Emani and Kross was his greatest honor.
    Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 July 2025

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“Rectitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectitude. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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