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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
the ethical behavior expected of every member of the police force
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the ethical course of action for the senator who lied to Congress would be to resign
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as in moral
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
ethical writers do not use the words of other writers without giving them proper credit
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Recent Examples of ethical
The gift from the Middle Eastern power raised ethical concerns, but Trump saw the plane as a necessary replacement to the 35-year-old planes that had previously ferried him as president.
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Julia Demaree Nikhinson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
There are competing narratives about why the talks broke down, with some saying Mansour would not move forward with a sale and others indicating Meta considered the legal and ethical questions surrounding Kalshi too messy.
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Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
30 June 2026
The department maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy for any actions that compromise our core values, our strict ethical standards, or the public trust.
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Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The path to establishing a permanent lunar settlement is rife with technological, political and ethical questions.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Julia Demaree Nikhinson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
There are competing narratives about why the talks broke down, with some saying Mansour would not move forward with a sale and others indicating Meta considered the legal and ethical questions surrounding Kalshi too messy.
—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
30 June 2026
The department maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy for any actions that compromise our core values, our strict ethical standards, or the public trust.
—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The path to establishing a permanent lunar settlement is rife with technological, political and ethical questions.
—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ethical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethical
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Manliness is a touchy subject these days, but there was a time when honorable combat was respected above the mere running of one’s mouth.
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And Florida passed only because one player made the honorable decision.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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The Vatican prioritizes human dignity and moral considerations over profit and efficiency.
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The text is a philosophical treatise on ethics and human moral progress, and the final column revealed the name Aristocreon, a nephew and disciple of the Stoic philosopher Chrysippus.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Despite hot, humid conditions, a respectable crowd has already gathered, with organizers expecting attendance to grow as temperatures ease later this evening.
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But the Celtics’ latest deal for George makes the Clippers original deal for George a lot more respectable.
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Can its legions drink that much beer and still be conscientious enough to clear away the trash?
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Trea Turner was conscientious enough to wait for his double-play partner, Bryson Stott, who had authored one of the finest games of his career.
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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“Ethical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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