principled
adjective
prin·ci·pled
ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəld 
-sə-bəld
: exhibiting, based on, or characterized by principle
—often used in combination
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She took a principled stand on funding public education.
a high-principled art expert who always told clients what he honestly thought their items were worth
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Shazia Manus, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
For the second time in a month, Gov. Wes Moore made a hard and principled decision.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Sheriff Martinez should be more concerned about how to carry out her duties in a principled way, with integrity, and with values that uphold the premise that every person in contact with her department should be treated with dignity and respect.
—Pedro Rios, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The four men aren’t in Congress now, but Stefanik remains, as does her principled opposition, now joined by more junior members who weren’t there in 2017.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
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“Principled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/principled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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principled
adjective
prin·ci·pled
ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəld
-sə-bəld
: based on or marked by principle
high-principled
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