1
as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a person of indisputable probity must head the disciplinary panel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in honesty
devotion to telling the truth
the defense attorney questioned the probity of the witness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
ideals of fairness and probity in journalism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of probity
The dilemma recalls Otto Preminger’s Whirlpool and Where the Sidewalk Ends, post-WWII films about personal probity but without the melodramatic hype that cheapened both.
—
Armond White, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
Although this is the right move to convince the ECB that becoming lender of last resort will not open the door to moral hazard, since the pact is to bind all countries to fiscal probity, the austerity policies embedded in it are likely only to reinforce the growth crisis.
—Vivien A. Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2011
But the arrival in the emerging world of financial globalization, with its demands of political and institutional stability, financial supervision, and monetary and fiscal probity, proved far more damaging.
—Alan M. Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2011
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.
—Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for probity
Armond White, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
Although this is the right move to convince the ECB that becoming lender of last resort will not open the door to moral hazard, since the pact is to bind all countries to fiscal probity, the austerity policies embedded in it are likely only to reinforce the growth crisis.
—Vivien A. Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2011
But the arrival in the emerging world of financial globalization, with its demands of political and institutional stability, financial supervision, and monetary and fiscal probity, proved far more damaging.
—Alan M. Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2011
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.
—Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for probity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probity
Noun
-
This policy exists to maintain fair competition standards and preserve the sport’s integrity.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Both Chien and Salonga emphasized the honesty and openness that characterize their relationship.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Senior leaders should deliver feedback with honesty and respect, focusing on behaviors, not personalities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 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
-
Any further exploration into the play's themes of toxic masculinity, morality, and corruption, however, have been largely left at the wayside in favor of watching these men work.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
-
In Duplicity, Tyler Perry’s latest thriller, Meagan Tandy and Kat Graham take on roles that challenge perception, morality, and trust.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The American physician, W. Golden Mortimer, author of History of Coca (1901), acknowledged coca as a panacea, noting its virtues as a medicine, tonic, and food.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
-
They are sent off to a grandmother in Ontario who is the epitome of cold, self-righteous Protestant virtue.—
Margaret Atwood,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 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
Noun
-
Tuesday sees some Women’s Nations League goodness: England are off to Belgium, while Spain vs Portugal could be lively and Germany face Scotland.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
-
The desire to memorialize through statues and buildings is often paired with the impulse to alter the truth, to construct the memories that won’t fracture a community’s sense of its implicit goodness.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Over the past decade, Rory has cultivated a company culture rooted in integrity, reliability, and positivity.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
-
The integration of these monitoring components creates a robust MLOps environment capable of handling the complexities of production ML systems while maintaining high performance and reliability standards.—
Neel Sendas,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Probity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share