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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
Virgo’s energy demands clarity and honesty — no more glossing over red flags or ignoring our needs.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Initiate negotiations with respect and honesty, and be ready to provide documentation to support your financial hardship claims.
—Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
And then, in a moment of pure honesty, Toya says what everyone is thinking.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
And there are those who think in terms of justice and honesty.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Initiate negotiations with respect and honesty, and be ready to provide documentation to support your financial hardship claims.
—Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
And then, in a moment of pure honesty, Toya says what everyone is thinking.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
And there are those who think in terms of justice and honesty.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
Noun
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Confidentiality is a crucial part of our work and is essential to protect the integrity of the investigations and to ensure the safety and security of victims, witnesses, and all those with whom the Office interacts.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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These are essential for maintaining the integrity of a public service that millions of Americans depend on.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 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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Cardinal received the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor, in 2009.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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He was awarded the honor in King Charles’ list that was published on Jan. 1 this year.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump has indulged in overly optimistic rhetoric about Moscow’s sincerity, and questions about his true aims linger.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pair’s smiles—seemingly so warm just moments prior—now appear painfully, alarmingly, pasted on, throwing their earlier sincerity into question.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Narratives about the virtue of the state and the necessity of the war should be clear, legible, obvious.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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The virtues of index investing for the ordinary investor are indisputable.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Tesla's network has approximately 20,000 stations available to non-Teslas and a reputation for reliability.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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The fact that so many people are upset about the outage is a tribute to the reliability of the Chromecast paradigm.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sauvignon Blanc – The Zesty One For those who like their wines fresh, zippy, and full of citrusy goodness, Sauvignon Blanc is the way to go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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While 29% of Americans go for apple pie, 23% of Americans used Instacart in 2024 to order a spiced, creamy pumpkin pie full of autumn goodness (West Coasters and Floridians order pumpkin pie year-round!).—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 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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Trust that employees value directness over sugarcoating.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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