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How does the noun integrity contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of integrity are honesty, honor, and probity. While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.

When is it sensible to use honesty instead of integrity?

Although the words honesty and integrity have much in common, honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.

When can honor be used instead of integrity?

The words honor and integrity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.

When would probity be a good substitute for integrity?

While the synonyms probity and integrity are close in meaning, probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of integrity Your courage, bravery, and integrity are unmatched and will forever inspire us. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025 Byrne, who is a Fordham University Military Hall of Fame inductee and established the Marine Corps Birthday Ball with the actor and former Marine Harvey Keitel, emphasized the importance of integrity and leadership. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 Some fabrics, like stretchy elastane and nylon, can retain bacteria and sweat—and, thus, need to be laundered more frequently to prevent odors and preserve the integrity of the material. Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024 To preserve this unique part of the Mini’s story, Tolman replaced the can with a stronger version to ensure mechanical integrity. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for integrity 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • Carter used his political anonymity to his advantage, running as an outsider who could bring to Washington just the type of integrity and personal morality needed in the aftermath of the Watergate era.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Elected in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, the former governor of Georgia, ran as a Washington outsider and rose to the White House with a strong sense of morality, an engineer's mind and a progressive, moderate approach to governing.
    Grace Segers, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Her honesty and integrity in standing up for the citizens of San Diego can teach us all.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There's definitely a midwestern quality, a good, wholesome honesty that comes with her to New York.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Next Generation has the dubious honor of being the first Trek show where veteran fans warn against new fans starting at the very beginning.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Michael Goi, Joan Churchill, John Simmons and Pete Romano also are set for career honors from the group.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Gleyber Torres was out by virtue of the fan interference call.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Partway through a panel discussion at a recent economics conference in San Francisco, Jason Furman, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, turned to Kimberly Clausing, a former member of the Biden administration and the author of a book extolling the virtues of free trade.
    Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Paired with an aging grid and the increasing risk of cyber threats, concerns are mounting about the grid's reliability.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Understanding its physiology involves dissecting the core components and processes that ensure authenticity and reliability.
    Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Thank goodness the fight is at night or one of them might be put off by a glint of sunlight like receiver CeeDee Lamb.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Words cannot express how good my skin looked, oh my goodness.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Not many non-performing contemporary songwriters are quite interesting enough to sustain a 90-minute documentary, but then, not many are Diane Warren, one of the great characters of modern Hollywood.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
  • There were children’s books filled with illustrations of Black and brown characters and, of course, a science fiction area that sat next to a shelf dedicated strictly to Butler’s works.
    Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Stiles and Carlino steer the proceedings away from melodrama and broad comedy, rooting the movie in balanced, honest sincerity.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
  • For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.
    Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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