1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
the laws do not always dictate righteousness, for what is legal is not always moral
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as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards
a life lived with righteousness guarantees that you will always respect yourself
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Recent Examples of righteousness
Her doggedness, maybe her righteousness too, a fierce myopic focus and will, and a crazy confidence that in the end, both have nothing to lose.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Pratt’s main character energy proved attractive to (primarily out-of-state) donors as well as meme makers, who gravitated to his blend of righteousness and rage as well as irreverence.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
In the Rio Grande Valley, Hinojosa said she was raised with a love of country that was based not just on greatness but on goodness and righteousness.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This is because, as the authors of the study note, people holding grudges tend to feel a sense of righteousness surrounding their hurt, as well as with their experience of the resultant grudge itself.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Though season 3 attempted to set lead actress Zendaya's character on a path toward sobriety and righteousness across its most recent installment, Sunday's episode killed off the character (alongside three others) in what creator Sam Levinson has since confirmed was actually the series finale.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Another wore one that read Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness.
—Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Creativity should be used to challenge the simplicity, laziness, and opportunism of certain performances of righteousness.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Pratt’s main character energy proved attractive to (primarily out-of-state) donors as well as meme makers, who gravitated to his blend of righteousness and rage as well as irreverence.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
In the Rio Grande Valley, Hinojosa said she was raised with a love of country that was based not just on greatness but on goodness and righteousness.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This is because, as the authors of the study note, people holding grudges tend to feel a sense of righteousness surrounding their hurt, as well as with their experience of the resultant grudge itself.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Though season 3 attempted to set lead actress Zendaya's character on a path toward sobriety and righteousness across its most recent installment, Sunday's episode killed off the character (alongside three others) in what creator Sam Levinson has since confirmed was actually the series finale.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Another wore one that read Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness.
—Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Creativity should be used to challenge the simplicity, laziness, and opportunism of certain performances of righteousness.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for righteousness
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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In a modern world where toxic online influencers like Andrew Tate and Clavicular preach sexism and looks above morality, Offerman is happy to offer a real-life alternative, in both his roles and his personal conduct.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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As California takes weeks to count ballots, Republicans renew their attacks on the state’s mail-in voting system and the integrity of its elections.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2026
Noun
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One of the greatest virtues of this combination is its versatility.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 June 2026
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Temperance is the virtue of moderation, visible when players maintain composure under pressure.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The qualities that sustain healthy families, including honesty, accountability, forgiveness, and sacrifice, cannot be purchased or given.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The focus was on honesty in materials and construction, simple forms, and harmonious indoor-outdoor spaces, with plenty of room left over for personal flourishes that reflected the spirit of the site and lifestyle of the young family, including their 5-year-old daughter, Stevie.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Made for chocolate lovers, both the batter and frosting for these drop cookies feature plenty of chocolaty goodness.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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One of our favorite subscription gifts, Wildgrain offers customizable boxes of carb-y goodness, including sourdough bread and croissants, pastries and baked treats like apple cider doughnuts, and fresh pasta.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Dec. 2025
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This squishy honor of a marshmallow doesn’t even require devouring it—the indicator that psychologists took as the signal of its depleted future life.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) took home three honors at the annual James Beard Foundation Media Awards ceremony, held in Chicago on June 13.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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For the most part, though, his attention to detail and his feeling for structure yielded readings of inherent, inarguable rightness.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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By war’s end he was not only convinced of the moral rightness of Black suffrage and civil rights, but of their essential necessity and urgency.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Righteousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/righteousness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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