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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
he's known for his honesty in business dealings
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as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
she knew she could count on her students' honesty, even if she left the classroom for a few moments during the test
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as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I am speaking with all honesty when I say that your apple pie is the best I've ever tasted
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Recent Examples of honesty
Watts believes that embracing honesty—both in relationships and in society—is the key to transforming the way menopause is viewed.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2025
Portraying the hardships of everyday life with sobering honesty and engaging with the struggles of working-class Italians, women especially, exemplified this artistic movement of style and substance.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Her story is a testament to the power of honesty—both with oneself and with others.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 8 Mar. 2025
Embrace Radical Transparency At Every Level The undercurrent of the first three strategies is pretty clear: honesty.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2025
Portraying the hardships of everyday life with sobering honesty and engaging with the struggles of working-class Italians, women especially, exemplified this artistic movement of style and substance.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Her story is a testament to the power of honesty—both with oneself and with others.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 8 Mar. 2025
Embrace Radical Transparency At Every Level The undercurrent of the first three strategies is pretty clear: honesty.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
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The company is also implementing a data mesh architecture to unify structured and unstructured data, ensuring integrity and compliance as AI becomes more central to operations.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In exalting above all other concerns his personal conception of the institutional integrity of the Supreme Court, and by extension the entire judiciary, Roberts has ironically done more than anyone else to delegitimize the courts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the Islamic Republic temporarily removed the morality police from the streets to ease tensions.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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The playwright believes this frankness lends the play a relatable and powerful authenticity, prompting audiences to reflect deeply on issues of legacy, morality, and historical accountability.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, the Orland Park police station was named in his honor.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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That was followed by the unveiling of the World Series plaque along the right field line, with those honors going to captains of the Los Angeles and Pasadena Fire Departments.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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That’s been evident for a few weeks, but even Wells questioned Boone’s sincerity when the manager first approached him with the idea of batting first.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bali observes Nyepi with absolute sincerity as even the island’s airport shuts down.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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By virtue of their ethical obligations to look out for the best interests of the company, a team’s in-house attorneys will generally be on guard for problematic practices and seek to correct them.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For whatever reasons, De Niro once again misplaces his sense of American virtue.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 Mar. 2025
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This combination is vital to delivering the performance, reliability, and efficiency required at hyperscale.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The key difference lies in the context and purpose: Creativity is appropriate for artistic tasks, while hallucinations are problematic when accuracy and reliability are required.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Who wants a Pub Sub? Residents of northern Kentucky can finally enjoy the goodness that is Publix, thanks to the beloved Southern grocer opening their first store in Walton.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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But my goodness the Cubs are epic and this stadium is a work of art.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Americans were flat against Panama, lacking the creativity and directness to break them down.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The dry basics of the case are where Morris and CHAOS flounder a little and cause the documentary to lose the directness of its argument.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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