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as in virtue
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
given his reputation for unswerving morality, scandal of any kind would wreck his political career
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as in principles
the code of good conduct for an individual or group
the morality that members of the Mafia are expected to adhere to—or suffer the consequences
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Recent Examples of morality
But in the real world the hard business of football and winning outweigh morality almost every time.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
But philosophers have too often tossed it aside in favor of guilt, which appears to be more bound up in morality.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Approval from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, much like the morality police, requires artists to master abstraction, ensuring their work remains powerful yet permissible.
—Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
An anti-Disney morality tale seeks modern morality.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 Mar. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
But philosophers have too often tossed it aside in favor of guilt, which appears to be more bound up in morality.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Approval from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, much like the morality police, requires artists to master abstraction, ensuring their work remains powerful yet permissible.
—Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
An anti-Disney morality tale seeks modern morality.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
Noun
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Rather, the influencers who extol offal’s virtues seem to do so on the basis of its nutrient density.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Modern business culture is in a constant state of evolution, and what was once seen as a virtue can sometimes be misinterpreted as a vice.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Orlando, dies after long battle with cancer Defending elections integrity cost Alan Hays some friendships.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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Led by long-time area residents Nick Barela and Brooks Mosier, KC Property Group was founded on integrity, fairness, and a sense of community.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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These norms have been shaped by a variety of sources, from the Declaration of Independence to the Sermon on the Mount.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Reddit Reacts Reddit users were quick to empathize with the original poster, with many encouraging honesty.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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In 2022 alone, the state shipped nearly $24 billion of nuts, rice, tomatoes and other tasty goodness around the world.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jones was a tremendous raconteur and an even better writer—his words, my goodness.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Times checked in with Macht a few weeks later over a video call to discuss the reprising of his character.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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David was always like, ‘But that’s the character, Jim.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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