1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
she seems to confuse rightness with self-righteousness
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightness
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Does this force her to look more closely at herself and her own sense of morality?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025 -
At that moment, a car full of ISIS morality police — the hisbah — was passing by.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 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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After all, the validity of the Mountain West’s exit fees are facing legal scrutiny.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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There’s not as much acknowledgment of the validity and seriousness of grieving the loss of a relationship.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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Plus, by remaining in the U.S., players can still make endorsement appearances and maintain broader relevance.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Bay Area News Group. Bay Area News Group advertising leadership oversees sponsored, native, and paid content on this platform, ensuring its quality, relevance, and helpfulness for our audience.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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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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At any rate, Blue Label has also maintained relevancy by introducing limited edition bottlings.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, Randle helped the Knicks return to relevancy.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 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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“Rightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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