1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
she seems to confuse rightness with self-righteousness
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2
as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightness
Noun
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In the film, morality becomes ambiguous, and malleable even, as Coogler brilliantly illustrates duality in his characters and their development while incorporating themes of Hoodoo and Christianity.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025 -
Global Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive still for the film, described as a harrowing and timely meditation on the collapse of morality in wartime, and the cost of survival when humanity itself is on the brink.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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But one expert said that the structural integrity of buildings, roads, bridges and dams can be profoundly impacted when land shifts downward.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The rapper’s attorneys questioned the validity of the search warrants that police obtained to round up the evidence.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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When an article is submitted to a journal, most medical journals utilize double-blinded peer review, meaning the article is sent out typically to two to four medical experts to assess the validity of the manuscript and if publication is warranted.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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And as someone who is trying to make an NFL roster or practice squad, that’s an immense virtue.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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The president recognized a perfect nominee for the times: a brilliant jurist who represented the best of American virtues and exhibited no vices or controversial positions on judicial issues (as had Bork three years earlier).—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The concept took off quite quickly, boosted by the timely relevance of Covid in 2020.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The cultural relevance of games means that these opportunities are multiplying.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Pet names can be love, but love without honesty is just sugar without substance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Vasquez also stressed the importance of public trust, transparency and honesty in rebuilding city departments’ credibility.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
Noun
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It’s been a challenging time for department stores for a while now, with a complete reinvention being overdue and essential to regain relevancy amongst shoppers.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The relevancy here will be a much different but related number: six.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Good energy comes around, and putting goodness into their community is a way of looking out for your partner, too.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
8 May 2025
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But long gone are the days when Republicans and Democrats alike could rally behind one singular figure and beacon of goodness like Mister Rogers.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 May 2025
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“Rightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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