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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
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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
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Recent Examples of morality
But sometimes framing things as character/morality issues is a way of avoiding complex and difficult issues.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
The movie explores the morality and repercussions of dating well below your age group as a woman — a married and working one, at that — so Mathis’ moral compass is subtly symbolized through the object.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
By Jane Harman December 30, 2024 3:05 AM EST
For President Jimmy Carter, morality was a personal obligation that became a national calling.
—Jane Harman, TIME, 30 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
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
The movie explores the morality and repercussions of dating well below your age group as a woman — a married and working one, at that — so Mathis’ moral compass is subtly symbolized through the object.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
By Jane Harman December 30, 2024 3:05 AM EST
For President Jimmy Carter, morality was a personal obligation that became a national calling.
—Jane Harman, TIME, 30 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
Noun
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For many professionals, the relentless pursuit of goals, often at the expense of personal well-being, has been elevated to a virtue.—
Amy Blankson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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If these bathrooms are supposedly for the public, then by virtue of excluding certain people, the message is that their needs are not for consideration.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Jan. 2025
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But critics have said that continuing to push veterans out of the V.A. system could compromise the integrity of its own health care.—
Noah Weiland,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.—
Mo Hamzian,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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While some leaders cling to pre-pandemic norms, citing the need for in-person collaboration, employees have tasted the flexibility of remote work and are reluctant to give it up.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Through a serialized memoir project, Lee is sharing her story with her customers, releasing it one chapter at a time and capturing the raw honesty and deep connections that define her life and work.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The film is supernatural body horror goodness from debut filmmaker Michael Shanks.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
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Undaunted, thank goodness, Stupak opened the Otter, on Thompson Street, late last year inside the new Manner hotel, in SoHo.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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There’s just no telling how far the Moana 2 cast will go to perfectly capture their characters.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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Also known as slow decorating, this mindful approach brings intentionality into your home, creating spaces filled with character and charm.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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