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as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a person of indisputable probity must head the disciplinary panel
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as in honesty
devotion to telling the truth
the defense attorney questioned the probity of the witness
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as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
ideals of fairness and probity in journalism
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Recent Examples of probity
There are questions of law and questions of decency, and even those who skirt the outer limits of the law attempt to keep up an appearance of probity.
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Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
However, rather than a system with strong legal institutions and constraints on executive power, the Constitution of Year III relied on the probity of its voters and representatives.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
France’s fiscal probity is in doubt with investors shorting the nation’s bonds even before Macron’s surprise decision, and the region’s allure as a stable and relatively volatility-free alternative to US markets has taken a blow.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 28 June 2024
Speaking to the Guardian, FitzGerald dismissed the notion that his father, who was widely known for his probity, would make a claim for payment.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2024
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Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
However, rather than a system with strong legal institutions and constraints on executive power, the Constitution of Year III relied on the probity of its voters and representatives.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
France’s fiscal probity is in doubt with investors shorting the nation’s bonds even before Macron’s surprise decision, and the region’s allure as a stable and relatively volatility-free alternative to US markets has taken a blow.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 28 June 2024
Speaking to the Guardian, FitzGerald dismissed the notion that his father, who was widely known for his probity, would make a claim for payment.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probity
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Decisions as simple as a window placement can have cascading effects on energy performance, structural integrity and occupant comfort.Francesco Iorio, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Her honesty and integrity in standing up for the citizens of San Diego can teach us all.U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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There's definitely a midwestern quality, a good, wholesome honesty that comes with her to New York.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Being selected as the top UK gin is no small honor.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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So which Bulls legends deserve the honor of a jersey retirement next after Rose?Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Carter used his political anonymity to his advantage, running as an outsider who could bring to Washington just the type of integrity and personal morality needed in the aftermath of the Watergate era.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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Elected in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, the former governor of Georgia, ran as a Washington outsider and rose to the White House with a strong sense of morality, an engineer's mind and a progressive, moderate approach to governing.Grace Segers, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Houston’s odds are enhanced by virtue of their home matchup against the Chargers and then a potential game against a Chiefs team that is analytically penalized for scraping out so many close wins.Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Partway through a panel discussion at a recent economics conference in San Francisco, Jason Furman, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, turned to Kimberly Clausing, a former member of the Biden administration and the author of a book extolling the virtues of free trade.Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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In this episode, organizational psychologist Madeleine Wyatt, along with a guest from the management consulting field, discusses how to become more politically savvy at work by mastering three essential skills: apparent sincerity, networking, and interpersonal influence.Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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In director Jamie Lloyd’s electric and minimalist Broadway update of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1990s musical based on a ‘50s movie, the former Pussycat Doll nails the comedy of a camp diva — inhabiting former ingenue Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thank goodness for the music, a constant in the chaos.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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Envision millions upon millions of people using LLMs that were intended for goodness that are instead being utilized for evildoing in a somewhat unfettered fashion.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Understanding its physiology involves dissecting the core components and processes that ensure authenticity and reliability.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Paired with an aging grid and the increasing risk of cyber threats, concerns are mounting about the grid's reliability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Probity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probity. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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