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How does the noun integrity contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of integrity are honesty, honor, and probity. While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.

When is it sensible to use honesty instead of integrity?

Although the words honesty and integrity have much in common, honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.

When can honor be used instead of integrity?

The words honor and integrity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.

When would probity be a good substitute for integrity?

While the synonyms probity and integrity are close in meaning, probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of integrity 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 The integrity of our ingredients, their specific provenance and the craftsmanship of our products are highly local to Sichuan and will continue to be. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025 While Democrats said such measures are unnecessary because noncitizen voting is extremely rare, Republicans said they are needed for election integrity purposes. Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025 Republicans have argued the bill is necessary to ensure only citizens vote and to restore confidence in the integrity of the elections. Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Michael’s raw, urban, industrial aesthetic, combined with searing honesty, is exactly what Jonathan wants for Rent.
    Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The actor has also received Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and Tony Award nominations, as well as a BAFTA Award, two Independent Spirit Awards and four NAACP Image Awards, among myriad honors.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In 1986, Workman was a recipient of a 1986 National Heritage Fellowship, the U.S. government’s highest honor in the folk arts.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Customer experience also helps with increasing trust and reliability.
    Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • How utilities choose which power source to invest in depends in large part on two key aspects: price and reliability.
    Erin Baker, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Because the goodness didn’t stop there.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Even more goodness to check out!
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Alanna is definitely in the running for my favorite overhauled show character.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
  • From a personality standpoint, many have praised Dart for his competitive mindset and character, something that coach Mike Tomlin often values.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.
    Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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