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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
the laws do not always dictate righteousness, for what is legal is not always moral
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as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards
a life lived with righteousness guarantees that you will always respect yourself
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The security agents who enforce hijab laws, informally called morality police, have recently started easing public confrontations with women over the headscarves, following the election of reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian who campaigned on opposing these police patrols.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 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 wall was just low enough to allow Betts to stand on his tippy toes as Capobianco held Betts’ left arm up and over the wall; and Peters – by virtue of dumb luck – did not injure Betts’ right hand, wrist, or arm.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Inside the arena, local politicians – some famous, some not – warmed up the crowd by extolling the virtues of Trump and the Republicans.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 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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Just be mindful not to overwhelm others with your unfiltered honesty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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No corners have been cut and how Austrian Audio managed to produce these headphones for the money, goodness only knows.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shows that remind you of the goodness of humanity like ... 'The Great British Baking Show' Stream on: Netflix, Roku TV.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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As per tradition, Dixville Notch is the first to declare its election results, achieving the honor since 1960.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vampires have tact, decorum, and a code of honor, which may be the most old-fashioned thing about them.Katie Rife, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Righteousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/righteousness. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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