1
as in ethical
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
the kind of moral behavior that is expected of everyone in the parish's youth organization
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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
a moral decision to refrain from sexual relations until after marriage
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as in principle
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Recent Examples of moral
Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 May 2025
The student protests should have the support of all Americans because their protests are valid and speak to the morals of our nation.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
In some cases, the very newspapers that reported on Epstein in tones of moral outrage have then published flattering pieces about some who several victims have claimed were within Epstein’s orbit.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
Talman was away from the show for parts of seasons three and four after CBS accused him of violating their morals clause.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 May 2025
The student protests should have the support of all Americans because their protests are valid and speak to the morals of our nation.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Noun
He’s frequently portrayed as a beacon of hope and moral clarity, but he’s often also misinterpreted and feared by those around him because of this immense power.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
In some cases, the very newspapers that reported on Epstein in tones of moral outrage have then published flattering pieces about some who several victims have claimed were within Epstein’s orbit.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moral
Adjective
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Managers are the ethical gatekeepers responsible for monitoring outputs and ensuring alignment with company values.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Around the globe, museums—including the Smithsonian—are working to develop policies surrounding the ethical treatment of human remains.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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That country has agreed in principle to a 40% tariff on any goods that flow across its borders from China, which has happened with increasing frequency as the United States has ramped up barriers to goods coming from China directly.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Working to apply this precise principle across his firm’s estate of technologies is Raghu Malpani in his role as chief technology officer at agentic automation company UiPath.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Maybe the most important feature of actual freedom is the ability to make honest and fair criticism of your country, something which feels more and more taboo.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The documents included emails, personal essays and other academic records, which showed Crooks to be a conscientious and intelligent college student with an interest in engineering as well as a clear skepticism of the federal government and corporations.—
Emily Mae Czachor
July 13,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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More than 70% of participants were classified as open-minded, conscientious, and emotionally stable, suggesting the sample may not reflect the broader personality distribution in the general population, the authors noted.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value, usually a 1:1 dollar peg, are commonly used by crypto traders to move funds between tokens.—
Niket Nishant,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Even so, there’s a couple reasons Agyemang could still improve his value despite his somewhat advanced age of 24 in soccer terms.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, as the families prepare for next week's sentencing hearing on July 23, Patterson and Ward are hoping to give readers a true sense of the four victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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What's changing with Gemini on Android Currently, the official email and support pages aren't providing consistent information on Gemini's true behavior regarding this change and how to disable it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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With the biggest advocate for the impact theory gone, the mystery has lingered for decades.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Moral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moral. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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