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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
encouraged the graduates to go on to live lives of unimpeachable rectitude and integrity
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as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards
has a finely honed sense of rectitude that keeps him from cheating on exams
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Doing more damage in the name of fiscal rectitude will derail Labour’s positive agenda and, with it, possibly the party itself.
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Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2024
Ryan and Ellis focus is not so much on rectitude or certainty but on the character’s fight against her own exhaustion.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2024
In a longshot bid to shape the views of Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg, known for his moral rectitude, Trujillo sponsored William A. Morgan, a respected physician well known among Washington politicos who tried arranging Caribbean sojourns for Vandenberg’s family members.
—Aaron Coy Moulton / Made By History, TIME, 28 May 2024
With Reliance Industries’ hugely deep pockets, Jio has already been able to profit from one aspect of Hollywood’s ongoing consolidation and the Wall Street imposed drive for financial rectitude.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024
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Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2024
Ryan and Ellis focus is not so much on rectitude or certainty but on the character’s fight against her own exhaustion.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2024
In a longshot bid to shape the views of Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg, known for his moral rectitude, Trujillo sponsored William A. Morgan, a respected physician well known among Washington politicos who tried arranging Caribbean sojourns for Vandenberg’s family members.
—Aaron Coy Moulton / Made By History, TIME, 28 May 2024
With Reliance Industries’ hugely deep pockets, Jio has already been able to profit from one aspect of Hollywood’s ongoing consolidation and the Wall Street imposed drive for financial rectitude.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024
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Melissa Wheeler explores leadership challenges for the future of work, including AI and innovation, flexible work, and morality at work.Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Even if the numbers didn’t really add up, the Gilded Age GOP embraced tariffs as an instrument to make people wealthier, safer and better behaved (reflecting the Protestant morality that dominated the party’s outlook).Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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On the ads side, some leaders — including the monetization integrity executive who sent the Trump message — have argued that relaxing the platform’s ban on political advertising would be an easy source of revenue growth for the company.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The ability to articulate the struggle for decent food became another vain virtue signal.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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The government’s economic analysis of the transaction said Tapestry, by virtue of buying Capri and eliminating that competition, would be able to raise prices by 17 percent — with a $365 million annual impact to consumers.Evan Clark, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Just be mindful not to overwhelm others with your unfiltered honesty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Credibility also hinges on the expert's demeanor, honesty, and impartiality, as any sign of bias or uncertainty can undermine the strength of their testimony.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe 15 of 28 Classic Apple Cobbler Who can resist the cakey goodness of cobbler?Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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The last category, occlusives—which includes ingredients like petroleum jelly, shea butter, and beeswax—act like a top coat to trap in all that goodness.Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mookie Betts has numerous honors to his name, yet his greatest joy comes from playing for his two kids: Kynlee Ivory Betts and Kaj Lynn Betts.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bradley is a three-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, twice earning the honor in Baltimore and once in Carolina.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Rectitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectitude. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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