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as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
the uprightness of our cause is not what is being called into question here
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as in honesty
faithfulness to high moral standards
the members of this special investigative committee must be personages of unquestionable uprightness
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Recent Examples of uprightness
The genus name nods to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The genus name references Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance — a posture that set it apart from its modern, sprawling relatives.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The genus name itself includes a reference to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Business ethics refers to the principles and standards that guide decision-making and behavior in the workplace, while integrity involves consistently acting in accordance with those ethical principles, demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness and moral uprightness in actions.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The genus name references Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance — a posture that set it apart from its modern, sprawling relatives.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The genus name itself includes a reference to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Business ethics refers to the principles and standards that guide decision-making and behavior in the workplace, while integrity involves consistently acting in accordance with those ethical principles, demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness and moral uprightness in actions.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprightness
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Uprightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprightness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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