as in virtue
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
once a cleric's virtuousness is seriously called into doubt, he loses his authority as a moral leader
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Noun
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Becoming a saint In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, offered their life for others or died for their faith, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Was one of Forest’s virtues last season their relative simplicity, which will now be disrupted?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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This deep connection between trees and morality is further evidenced in a trope of Western literature in which humans are transformed into trees, sometimes as an embodiment of sin.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Ferguson stars as Captain Olivia Walker, a senior White House official tasked with keeping the government functioning as panic sets in, while Idris Elba plays a top national security adviser who must balance strategy with morality.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most importantly, lead with integrity—trust is your most valuable asset in an ever-evolving landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Financial intimacy makes room for honesty, respect, and growth — in both your wallet and your relationships.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Lopes, trust isn’t a matter of believing intellectually in the honesty or goodwill of another individual or institution.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grandma combines all of that cheesy, starchy goodness into one casserole dish instead.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The birds are naturally drawn to flowers, but are also known for taking pit stops at bright feeders filled with sugary goodness for them.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Virtuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuousness. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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