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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
After the regime's morality police beat the young, innocent Mahsa Amini to death in 2022 for showing strands of hair beneath her hijab, the Woman Life Freedom protest movement erupted, the newest iteration of Iranian protest movements for freedom.
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Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Along with the film’s deep considerations of morality and power, the production gets bonus points for filming in a place close to Tucci’s epicurean heart: Rome.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Turns out teaching morality to machines is no easy feat.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
Treating our team members well is a matter of morality.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
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Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Along with the film’s deep considerations of morality and power, the production gets bonus points for filming in a place close to Tucci’s epicurean heart: Rome.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Turns out teaching morality to machines is no easy feat.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
Treating our team members well is a matter of morality.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
Noun
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About two dozen trustees serve by virtue of their government office, such as the librarian of Congress, the secretary of state, the mayor of Washington and the speaker and the minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.—
E. Andrew Taylor,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2025
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The San Diego Jewish Academy was the 17th seed in the 16-team Division 4 boys bracket, but qualified for the playoffs by virtue of a regular-season win over No. 16 Coastal Academy.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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It should be earned through action, integrity, and accountability.—
Steve Grappe Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Scientific agencies have been staffed by scientists; scientists have set scientific priorities; scientists have ensured the integrity of the science that is done, on the theory that scientists know their own complicated, technical, sometimes arcane work best.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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While some leaders cling to pre-pandemic norms, citing the need for in-person collaboration, employees have tasted the flexibility of remote work and are reluctant to give it up.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.—
Mo Hamzian,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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She’s approached it with honesty, meeting his curiosity with age-appropriate transparency.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2025
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The people of their small town of Walnut Grove looked up to him for his courage to do what was right and champion honesty, fairness, and hard work for all.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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To an actor, is a tale of evil more fascinating than one of goodness?—
Gianmaria Tammaro,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Of saying, in other words, that goodness is small enough to see around.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
31 Jan. 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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McConnell impressed first-team staff during Liverpool’s 2023 pre-season tour of Singapore with his character, attitude in training and ability to listen and absorb information.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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In the series one of the reporters, Justin (Mark Coles Smith) is married to Lucy, a fictional character who entices him to investigate Belle because of the connection.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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