1
as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a righteous man can be trusted to act honorably regardless of the circumstances
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
righteous behavior is its own reward
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as in excellent
slang
of the very best kind
a nightspot that's a dependable venue for righteous jazz
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Recent Examples of righteous
Some Trump officials continue to suggest this is merely the opening of a negotiation, while the President and others say the new tariff regime is irrevocable and righteous retaliation.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Hiaasen’s books are animated in equal measure by righteous anger and a penchant for the absurd.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The cuts made to the National Park Service, the most righteous government agency in existence.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Hiaasen’s books are animated in equal measure by righteous anger and a penchant for the absurd.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The cuts made to the National Park Service, the most righteous government agency in existence.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for righteous
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Instead, most of Bernadette’s assumptions — that working the border is an honorable act, or that a federal position will imbue her with more authority, or that all Native people will have the same opinions and the same goals — are upended over the course of the season.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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There has been no new-manager bounce, but instead a series of very honest press conferences about how long the United rebuild could take.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Ever-committed to ethical leadership, sustainable growth, and responsible business practices, Mr. Jitjanuruk imparts these goals on the next generation of financial leaders and the modern fintech industry.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The controversial transfer has sparked a political furor, with both Democrats and Republicans opposing the luxury jet on ethical grounds.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Which one of her books was turned into a 1995 film directed by Ang Lee, from a script written by Emma Thompson? 2 of 5 What is the name of the series that adapts Julia Quinn’s Regency-era romance novels about eight siblings in a noble family and their adventures in London’s high-society world?—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Follows Anton Abildgaard, a noble cavalry officer hoping to complete his military training with distinction.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.—
Heidi Bullock,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Johnny King Buck In 2006, Wisconsin deer hunter Johnny King shot what some folks believe is the true world-record typical whitetail.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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Personal Collections Display cabinets are a great spot to showcase a personal collection.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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But it's been a great month with my new little one.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Righteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/righteous. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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