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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
encouraged the graduates to go on to live lives of unimpeachable rectitude and integrity
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as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards
has a finely honed sense of rectitude that keeps him from cheating on exams
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Recent Examples of rectitude
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.
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Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Even 456, for all his moral rectitude, seems panicked.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And not unlike that earlier film, this one takes its tale of debauchery and rectitude and reconciles everything with a fiery third act.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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
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Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Even 456, for all his moral rectitude, seems panicked.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And not unlike that earlier film, this one takes its tale of debauchery and rectitude and reconciles everything with a fiery third act.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectitude
Noun
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This deep connection between trees and morality is further evidenced in a trope of Western literature in which humans are transformed into trees, sometimes as an embodiment of sin.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Ferguson stars as Captain Olivia Walker, a senior White House official tasked with keeping the government functioning as panic sets in, while Idris Elba plays a top national security adviser who must balance strategy with morality.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most importantly, lead with integrity—trust is your most valuable asset in an ever-evolving landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Becoming a saint In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, offered their life for others or died for their faith, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Was one of Forest’s virtues last season their relative simplicity, which will now be disrupted?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Financial intimacy makes room for honesty, respect, and growth — in both your wallet and your relationships.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Lopes, trust isn’t a matter of believing intellectually in the honesty or goodwill of another individual or institution.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grandma combines all of that cheesy, starchy goodness into one casserole dish instead.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The birds are naturally drawn to flowers, but are also known for taking pit stops at bright feeders filled with sugary goodness for them.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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DeMeco Ryans will have the honor to try to mesh all of the newcomers together to put a division-championship team on the field.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each piece tells a story and honors culture, while allowing women who carry the bags to step into that story themselves.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Rectitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectitude. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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