1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
she seems to confuse rightness with self-righteousness
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightness
Noun
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In the film, morality becomes ambiguous, and malleable even, as Coogler brilliantly illustrates duality in his characters and their development while incorporating themes of Hoodoo and Christianity.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025 -
Global Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive still for the film, described as a harrowing and timely meditation on the collapse of morality in wartime, and the cost of survival when humanity itself is on the brink.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
Noun
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This pledge to artistic integrity is another reason Lamar continues to accrue a diverse, multi-generational fan base, as demonstrated by the 50,000-plus fans at the Minneapolis tour kickoff.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The rapper’s attorneys questioned the validity of the search warrants that police obtained to round up the evidence.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The final outcome of the race, which was the last remaining unsettled election of the 2024 cycle, seemed uncertain for months as Griffin challenged the validity of about 65,000 ballots cast in the race over various issues.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
7 May 2025
Noun
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And as someone who is trying to make an NFL roster or practice squad, that’s an immense virtue.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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The president recognized a perfect nominee for the times: a brilliant jurist who represented the best of American virtues and exhibited no vices or controversial positions on judicial issues (as had Bork three years earlier).—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Of greater relevance for our purposes may be his relatively scarce international involvement since committing to the USMNT in 2022, having previously represented Germany at all major youth levels.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The concept took off quite quickly, boosted by the timely relevance of Covid in 2020.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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This season supports play, flirtation, creative courage, and emotional honesty.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
20 May 2025
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Stevenson thanks them for their honesty, then pours three glasses of whiskey.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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It’s been a challenging time for department stores for a while now, with a complete reinvention being overdue and essential to regain relevancy amongst shoppers.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The relevancy here will be a much different but related number: six.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Good energy comes around, and putting goodness into their community is a way of looking out for your partner, too.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
8 May 2025
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But long gone are the days when Republicans and Democrats alike could rally behind one singular figure and beacon of goodness like Mister Rogers.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 May 2025
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“Rightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightness. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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