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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
By framing Black and Brown people as a threat to public morality and safety, politicians like Trump and Vance can justify harsh immigration policies, police violence, and social exclusion.
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Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The security agents who enforce hijab laws, informally called morality police, have recently started easing public confrontations with women over the headscarves, following the election of reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian who campaigned on opposing these police patrols.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
And many have mused over the morality of autonomous weapons, which could take lives without any human input or direction.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The security agents who enforce hijab laws, informally called morality police, have recently started easing public confrontations with women over the headscarves, following the election of reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian who campaigned on opposing these police patrols.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
And many have mused over the morality of autonomous weapons, which could take lives without any human input or direction.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 17 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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The coalition called on every American to vote and respect the integrity of the democratic process.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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The policies, programs and cultural norms that define an organization can be the difference to attract, sustain and grow a workforce for the future as the war for talent continues to wage.Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 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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As if that’s not enticing enough, the bright citrusy granola also boasts unsweetened coconut, puffed amaranth, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal for lots of layers of nutty, earthy goodness.Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
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That mindful goodness, paired with the cool breeze through my open-air treatment room and the sound of the water around me, created the most blissful experience that just melted away my stressful travel day.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 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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As the 1-year-old was being taken home on Halloween after recovering at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Lara’s 5-year-old was dressed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character Donatello.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Optical character recognition led to systems being able to read handwritten checks for automatic ATM deposits, which eliminated millions of hours of labor in the banking industry.John Werner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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