uprightness

Definition of uprightnessnext
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Recent Examples of uprightness The genus name nods to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026 The genus name references Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance — a posture that set it apart from its modern, sprawling relatives. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 The genus name itself includes a reference to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026 Business ethics refers to the principles and standards that guide decision-making and behavior in the workplace, while integrity involves consistently acting in accordance with those ethical principles, demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness and moral uprightness in actions. Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprightness
Noun
  • Speak up to create results that show integrity.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
  • His message centered heavily on election integrity, a theme that has become a cornerstone of his campaign.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Choose honesty, and let support flow in.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Now, because of his imprudent and inaccurate sloganeering, even with a majority of his appointees sitting on the board, the mayor faces the prospect of a legal and political fiasco that implicates the honesty of his most prominent promise to his constituents.
    Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • In the winter of 2022, crowds around the globe protested after the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, taken into custody by Iran's morality police for how she was dressed.
    Laurie Perez, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award recognizes talent that has advanced the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This refresh honors the sandwich's legacy while delivering the bold, modern flavor our fans crave.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Arthur Brooks, in particular, has made a career of elevating his noncommittal waffling into a warped kind of virtue.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Huckleberry Finn provided Jim with courage, dignity, and virtue.
    Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That’s the mineral-rich goodness packed inside Round Lab’s 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Thank goodness someone had the good (perhaps last-minute) sense to have Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker throw the first pitches.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Uprightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprightness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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