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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
There are fierce debates online over Glinda’s questionable morality, with many Wicked fans viewing Glinda as an outright villain, and others defending her.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Fewer than half said Harris did not possess the morality to be president.
—Josh Boak and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Fears about purportedly dangerous immigrant behavior and the way that outsiders would undermine the Anglo-Saxon family drove the successful push to ban alcohol, which aimed to impose a particular Christian vision of morality and family on America.
—Elizabeth Marshall / Made By History, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
Protests erupted across Iran in 2022 against the dress code following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in the custody of the morality police after being arrested for allegedly not wearing her headscarf properly.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Fewer than half said Harris did not possess the morality to be president.
—Josh Boak and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Fears about purportedly dangerous immigrant behavior and the way that outsiders would undermine the Anglo-Saxon family drove the successful push to ban alcohol, which aimed to impose a particular Christian vision of morality and family on America.
—Elizabeth Marshall / Made By History, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
Protests erupted across Iran in 2022 against the dress code following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in the custody of the morality police after being arrested for allegedly not wearing her headscarf properly.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
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Each season has its own theme, ranging from the seven deadly sins and virtues in season two to an exploration of global literature in season three.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Apple, Google and Meta all make a virtue of their own lack of access to user content.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond his studies and sports, Sam’s devotion to his faith is a guiding force in his life, shaping his commitment to kindness, integrity, and service.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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The decision reflected three distinct sides of his personality — putting the music over everything, rejecting industry norms and a confidence that, regardless of the day of the week, his fans will show up.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the partnership, Future is helping Grand Marnier usher in its newest chapter to challenge norms and create something new whilst creating an impactful legacy.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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With great honesty and in gripping detail, Rushdie recounts that terrifying day and his journey to recovery.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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But honesty doesn’t mean saying every thought that pops into your head.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Green tea and licorice root extracts step to stave off irritation, thank goodness.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thank goodness for Elsbeth’s questions for providing it.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First, assess the security measures in place, including the use of encryption standards and incident response plans.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even as his acting career now spans three decades, Jude Law continues to be a Hollywood leading man, with his impressive versatility to play characters from many walks of life, in a wide range of film & television projects.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This character, the look of this character was 100 percent completely our wonderful costume designer.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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