as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
virtuous behavior is its own reward
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Recent Examples of virtuous
Badly wounded in a battle of revenge, Robin Hood is brought to a priory and tended by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer), whose generosity awakens his finer feelings and spurs him to virtuous, self-sacrificing action.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Levenson highlights how the subtext of this attitude was that contracting a highly infectious disease was divine punishment for sin and that the only way to avoid disease was to live a virtuous life.
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Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
Some of those reasons or motives are virtuous, and some are not.
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Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Breakfast is no more virtuous, with tables laden with fresh fruit, British sausages and bacon, and noodles.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Levenson highlights how the subtext of this attitude was that contracting a highly infectious disease was divine punishment for sin and that the only way to avoid disease was to live a virtuous life.
—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
Some of those reasons or motives are virtuous, and some are not.
—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Breakfast is no more virtuous, with tables laden with fresh fruit, British sausages and bacon, and noodles.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtuous
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Manliness is a touchy subject these days, but there was a time when honorable combat was respected above the mere running of one’s mouth.
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And Florida passed only because one player made the honorable decision.
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The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
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Under his direction, Cathay debuted the Aria Suite—a reimagining of premium travel—alongside the global 'Where Artistry Takes Flight' campaign, where the airline partnered with an ethical AI platform to create an interactive art tool.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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The Vatican prioritizes human dignity and moral considerations over profit and efficiency.
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The text is a philosophical treatise on ethics and human moral progress, and the final column revealed the name Aristocreon, a nephew and disciple of the Stoic philosopher Chrysippus.
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“Virtuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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