1
as in virtue
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
given his reputation for unswerving morality, scandal of any kind would wreck his political career
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in principles
the code of good conduct for an individual or group
the morality that members of the Mafia are expected to adhere to—or suffer the consequences
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of morality
With all the progress in computing, the old dream of achieving optimal morality shuddered awake.
—
Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Many have also defended Biden, and some have even insisted there's a double standard in how people are judging his versus Trump's morality.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
But this creates a morality trap in the sense that, oftentimes, getting ahead for individual relatively privileged women means exploiting someone else.
—Harvard Business Review, 25 Nov. 2024
White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for morality 
Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Many have also defended Biden, and some have even insisted there's a double standard in how people are judging his versus Trump's morality.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
But this creates a morality trap in the sense that, oftentimes, getting ahead for individual relatively privileged women means exploiting someone else.
—Harvard Business Review, 25 Nov. 2024
White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for morality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
Noun
-
Additionally, employees aged 60 to 63 are entitled to a higher catch-up contribution of up to $11,250 by virtue of the SECURE 2.0 Act.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
-
While California class ships are fairly out of date by Starfleet standards, Rutherford realizes their versatile functionality is a virtue, and — after ditching his implant to unleash some super-fast engineering — diverts the rift's energy into the Cerritos's dilithium chamber.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Religious traditions and cultural norms differ.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Joining this movement could be a way to protest these existing gender norms and acts of violence.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Forthright conversations around global conflict, government policy and business practice are all hallmarks of Hanna’s leadership in this space, but that honesty extends to DEI as a practice area too.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Our guide gives you the best strategies to handle lying and deception at every stage and smart ways to teach your child the value of honesty.Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
And nothing beats a classic claw clip—thank goodness for Machete, France Luxe, and Emi Jay for timeless styles sure to be worn again and again.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
-
Thank goodness for the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine, the ECMO.Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Mohamed Salah is not new to breaking records, but even by his own lofty standards, the 2024/25 season has already become a high point in his career.James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Some standards can be very specific, some can be rather general and leave much room for individual interpretation by judges.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
This will be the first season of the HBO series without Coolidge, whose character was killed off in the finale of Season 2.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
-
His costar Elle Fanning, who plays Sylvie Russo, a character inspired by the singer’s muse, was a vision in yellow, bringing a sense of nostalgic glamour to the red carpet.Rosana Lai, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
Articles Related to morality
Thesaurus Entries Near morality
Cite this Entry
“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share