as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
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Recent Examples of goodness
Of saying, in other words, that goodness is small enough to see around.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
To an actor, is a tale of evil more fascinating than one of goodness?
—Gianmaria Tammaro, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Expect the perfect combination of Frosty goodness with a touch of mint, reminiscent of your favorite sweet treat (and everyone knows a thin mint tastes extra delicious frozen, anyway).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
This power of human goodness is what ultimately reveals the existence of good — and God — in the world.
—Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
To an actor, is a tale of evil more fascinating than one of goodness?
—Gianmaria Tammaro, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Expect the perfect combination of Frosty goodness with a touch of mint, reminiscent of your favorite sweet treat (and everyone knows a thin mint tastes extra delicious frozen, anyway).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
This power of human goodness is what ultimately reveals the existence of good — and God — in the world.
—Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
Noun
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In July 2023, the industry group sued the E.P.A., as well as the National Academies, accusing researchers of a lack of scientific integrity.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Dissatisfaction with Lewis reached a peak in June, when two Pulitzer Prize-winning Post journalists called for a leadership change amid the reports that questioned Lewis’ journalistic integrity, undermining the Post’s reputation and reporting alike.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Both Ford and Mirren warn that Whitfield’s endless means and lack of morality will continue to bring a different kind of beast to the Duttons’ doorstep.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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The morality of being a missileer – and minister David Feddern was also a missileer here in Echo-01.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And people who’ve just moved into senior roles are particularly vulnerable to losing their virtues.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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To Iñárritu, Prieto’s greatest virtue is his flexibility, both stylistic and personal.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And there are those who think in terms of justice and honesty.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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When both partners commit to honesty and vulnerability, passive-aggression loses its power, reviving true intimacy. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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