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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
McKinley was a man whose probity, caution, and incrementalism shrouded his analytical adroitness and tactical boldness.
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Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
As for the legal probity of targeting such a change at one country—China—this would hardly be unprecedented.
—Alex Raskolnikov, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2025
The legal and political crisis encompasses both the Justice Department and New York’s City Hall, calling into question Mr. Adams’s future as well as the independence and probity of federal prosecutions.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Carter’s outsider status, coupled with his evident probity, provided a tonic to an electorate weary of Watergate and Richard Nixon’s endless prevarications.
—Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
As for the legal probity of targeting such a change at one country—China—this would hardly be unprecedented.
—Alex Raskolnikov, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2025
The legal and political crisis encompasses both the Justice Department and New York’s City Hall, calling into question Mr. Adams’s future as well as the independence and probity of federal prosecutions.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Carter’s outsider status, coupled with his evident probity, provided a tonic to an electorate weary of Watergate and Richard Nixon’s endless prevarications.
—Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probity
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Once the structure is built, consider painting or staining the wood to both ensure the material's long-term integrity and enhance the overall look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
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According to the site’s founder, Marile Borden, this branding opportunity reflected a newfound honesty among women about the frazzling demands of motherhood.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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When families begin communicating more openly, younger generations learn that vulnerability and emotional honesty are not things to fear.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 May 2026
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Southwest Airlines is going red, white and blue in honor of America's 250th anniversary.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Read with Jenna founder interviewed her dad for a special History Talks segment in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Baselitz was charged with offending public morality; the case dragged on for two years before being dismissed, but his reputation was cemented.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2026
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At the time, plenty of commentators treated Juicero as a morality tale.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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In that competition, loyalty is an expensive virtue.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But patience can sometimes be a death knell in the playoffs, and Game 4 showed how a lack of it can be a virtue.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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People leaned in and listened intently as others spoke with sincerity.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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There’s too much effort, too much time, and too much sincerity apparent behind this film to dismiss it outright.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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That gauging one’s goodness or worth by the rubric of productivity is a capitalist lie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Even at 3-0, if there’s one team that has the ability to come back, my goodness, [the Penguins] have so much firepower with him and [Evgeni] Malkin.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Probity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probity. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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