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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
Melissa Wheeler explores leadership challenges for the future of work, including AI and innovation, flexible work, and morality at work.
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Even if the numbers didn’t really add up, the Gilded Age GOP embraced tariffs as an instrument to make people wealthier, safer and better behaved (reflecting the Protestant morality that dominated the party’s outlook).
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
So religious practice might be an effective technology for cultivating morality.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
Legislation against sagging—modern morality ordinances, passed in municipalities in states such as New Jersey, Illinois, and Michigan, and across the South—became a possible pretense for arrests.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Even if the numbers didn’t really add up, the Gilded Age GOP embraced tariffs as an instrument to make people wealthier, safer and better behaved (reflecting the Protestant morality that dominated the party’s outlook).
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
So religious practice might be an effective technology for cultivating morality.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
Legislation against sagging—modern morality ordinances, passed in municipalities in states such as New Jersey, Illinois, and Michigan, and across the South—became a possible pretense for arrests.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
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The wall was just low enough to allow Betts to stand on his tippy toes as Capobianco held Betts’ left arm up and over the wall; and Peters – by virtue of dumb luck – did not injure Betts’ right hand, wrist, or arm.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Inside the arena, local politicians – some famous, some not – warmed up the crowd by extolling the virtues of Trump and the Republicans.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the election was peaceful and secure, and that malicious activity had no significant impact on the integrity of the process.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Ivana Saric Nov 1, 2024 - Politics & Policy GOP secretaries of state swat down election conspiracies while Trump sows doubts Republican secretaries of state in crucial battleground states are combating baseless conspiracies to undermine the integrity of the 2024 election.Sophia Cai, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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From celebrating newfound wisdom to quietly managing symptoms, the way women navigate menopause is shaped by cultural norms, language, and access to healthcare.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
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This remarkable achievement not only empowers women but also exemplifies the profound impact that diverse leadership can have on shaping societal norms and driving sustainable progress.Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Social interaction and romance require honesty and integrity.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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However, to expect unconditional honesty and closeness during a first date raises several red flags—and the same goes for expecting it to be returned.Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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No corners have been cut and how Austrian Audio managed to produce these headphones for the money, goodness only knows.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shows that remind you of the goodness of humanity like ... 'The Great British Baking Show' Stream on: Netflix, Roku TV.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Improvement is central to both standards.Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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His character, Callum Drift, is definitely the head of an organization called ELF, which stands for Enforcement, Logistics, and Fortification (there are multiple cute little acronyms like that in this movie), and which is basically the North Pole’s answer to the Secret Service.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Some of these data collections, such as character sheets, are for your reference only.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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