righteousness

noun

Definition of righteousnessnext
1
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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2
as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards a life lived with righteousness guarantees that you will always respect yourself

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for righteousness
  1. morality
  2. integrity
  3. virtue
  4. honesty
  5. goodness
  6. honor
Noun
  • White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • 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, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of morality
Noun
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Lara Trump, in announcing her decision to step down on Sunday night, touted her work on fundraising, election integrity and encouraging millions of Americans and infrequent voters to turn up during early voting.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Each season has its own theme, ranging from the seven deadly sins and virtues in season two to an exploration of global literature in season three.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Apple, Google and Meta all make a virtue of their own lack of access to user content.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of virtue
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  • But honesty doesn’t mean saying every thought that pops into your head.
    Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With great honesty and in gripping detail, Rushdie recounts that terrifying day and his journey to recovery.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Green tea and licorice root extracts step to stave off irritation, thank goodness.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Thank goodness for Elsbeth’s questions for providing it.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of goodness
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  • In the years since, the GLAAD Media Awards expanded its kids media honors from one to two categories while NATAS made the Children’s and Family Emmys, which honors general excellence, its own event.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The metro Detroit area took home four honors, including first place for Best Holiday Parade for America's Thanksgiving Parade.
    Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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righteousness

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