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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
he's known for his honesty in business dealings
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as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
she knew she could count on her students' honesty, even if she left the classroom for a few moments during the test
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as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I am speaking with all honesty when I say that your apple pie is the best I've ever tasted
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Recent Examples of honesty
This searing honesty serves as a brutal reminder of today’s societal climate.
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
She’s approached it with honesty, meeting his curiosity with age-appropriate transparency.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2025
The people of their small town of Walnut Grove looked up to him for his courage to do what was right and champion honesty, fairness, and hard work for all.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
And that honesty appeared to unify the organization behind a common cause: getting back to the Super Bowl and finally getting that monkey off their back.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
She’s approached it with honesty, meeting his curiosity with age-appropriate transparency.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2025
The people of their small town of Walnut Grove looked up to him for his courage to do what was right and champion honesty, fairness, and hard work for all.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
And that honesty appeared to unify the organization behind a common cause: getting back to the Super Bowl and finally getting that monkey off their back.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
Noun
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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
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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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There is the argument from morality: The gods will punish you for these bad deeds.—
Shadi Bartsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The intimacy that Mundhra finds in the final few minutes of this film feel like a reward for a project taken on with a rigorous sense of morality. 29.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will feature both indoor and outdoor seating for 150 guests. Collantes, whose Soseki earned a Michelin star in Orlando’s first eligible year for the Guide, has since racked up the honors.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Texas Democrat Al Green takes the honor for at least trying to cause some good trouble, by shaking his cane at the president before being kicked out at the order of Speaker Mike Johnson.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of people shared the post, and most of the public shares showed critical commentary that questioned Hill’s sincerity.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2025
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Based on Michael Bond’s books, the original movie and especially the sequel stand out for their appeal to all ages — from the children toward whom they’re geared to the abundance of adults who relish their sincerity, humanity and flair.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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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
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Enhancing Web3 Robustness With QA: Aspects To Bear In Mind To provide an accurate operation of the Web3 landscape and boost its reliability, organizations may think of strengthening their adoption practices with quality validation procedures.—
Dzmitry Lubneuski,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Postal workers will also be permitted to leave facilities earlier and travel greater distances for deliveries, enhancing reliability and revenue, particularly for customers in rural areas.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Neroli, cocoa shell and tonka bean complete it, giving it all the gourmand goodness.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a basic bean and cheese burrito for $5.99, and a house burrito filled with goodness for $11.99 (add $2.99 for skirt steak).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
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The real shock for Ukrainians is not necessarily in the substance of Trump's remarks but in their directness—which is indeed unwise.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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One group may appreciate directness, but another prefers more sensitivity.—
Linda Allen-Hardisty,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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