1
as in ethical
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
the kind of moral behavior that is expected of everyone in the parish's youth organization
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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
a moral decision to refrain from sexual relations until after marriage
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as in principle
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Recent Examples of moral
Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2021, while making a pro forma condemnation of church burnings, Trudeau still gave a tacit moral endorsement.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
Timothy J. Brown, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
Nicholas Ricciardi, 46, of Manchester is facing charges of risk of injury to, or impairing the morals of, a child and second-degree breach of peace, according to the West Hartford Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Perhaps because of this, the press and his critics often characterize the pontiff as a liberal progressive, citing his affection for those living outside the church’s moral parameters.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2021, while making a pro forma condemnation of church burnings, Trudeau still gave a tacit moral endorsement.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Cultures create myths to convey morals, reaffirm beliefs and justify actions.
—Timothy J. Brown, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
Nicholas Ricciardi, 46, of Manchester is facing charges of risk of injury to, or impairing the morals of, a child and second-degree breach of peace, according to the West Hartford Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moral
Adjective
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Clear definition of values and purpose: Values are the ethical principles that define the organization's identity and guide its decisions, behavior and corporate culture.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But sometimes, staying is the more ethical choice, Rutgers philosophy professor Alex Guerrero told Morning Edition host A Martínez.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The outgoing Chairman, Gen. Charles 'CQ' Brown, Jr., USAF, has served with distinction in a career spanning four decades of honorable service.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The grave of Ḥayyim ben Joseph Vital, a 17th century rabbi who disseminated the principles of Kabbalah around the world, is some 400 years old.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Without fair elections, an honest media environment and a credible opposition, voters can’t correct their country’s course at the ballot box, providing competitive authoritarian regimes little incentive to do anything but enrich themselves.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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But to be honest the significant immune support is more than enough to keep me taking it.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mowery recently launched Azure Road, a new culinary, travel, and lifestyle publication for conscientious consumers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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If the exemption is granted based on religious or personal belief, it is called a conscientious exemption.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Relative humidity values will drop to 12 to 18 percent with wind speeds 5 to 10 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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Her post has amassed over 9,000 upvotes to date, sparking a wide-ranging discussion about the value of gifts.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But while Connecticut is largely forested, only about one-tenth of 1% of all forest land in the state is considered true old-growth forest.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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These actions have been saving lives and driving true culture change, creating a safer future for everyone.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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Follow Di Placido for more meme explainers, television reviews, film theories and deep dives into digital culture.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Other theories include the theory that Lottie died by suicide.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Moral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moral. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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