rightness

noun

Definition of rightnessnext
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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2
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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  1. morality
  2. integrity
  3. validity
  4. virtue
  5. relevance
  6. honesty
  7. relevancy
  8. goodness
Noun
  • 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
  • After the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was arrested by Iran's morality police after allegedly violating hijab rules in 2022, nationwide protests broke out in protest of the government's treatment of women and pushing for women's rights.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of morality
Noun
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Lara Trump, in announcing her decision to step down on Sunday night, touted her work on fundraising, election integrity and encouraging millions of Americans and infrequent voters to turn up during early voting.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Our platform does not adjudicate legal matters or the validity of causes.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Cost and validity: The fee will be £10 (about $13 U.S., though exchange rates may fluctuate).
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Each season has its own theme, ranging from the seven deadly sins and virtues in season two to an exploration of global literature in season three.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Apple, Google and Meta all make a virtue of their own lack of access to user content.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • This philosophy extends into the brand’s marketing strategies, where stories of community and cultural relevance take center stage.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If a law hasn’t been cited in decades or lacks relevance in modern governance, it can be marked for deprecation, much like unused functions in a software library.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • With great honesty and in gripping detail, Rushdie recounts that terrifying day and his journey to recovery.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But honesty doesn’t mean saying every thought that pops into your head.
    Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • And with the Big Ten now boasting 18 teams, the Boilers are looking at an even bigger climb back to relevancy.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This creates an ecosystem of lackluster search experiences that offer less relevancy than ever before.
    Quora, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • Green tea and licorice root extracts step to stave off irritation, thank goodness.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Thank goodness for Elsbeth’s questions for providing it.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of goodness
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