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as in integrity
devotion to telling the truth
George Washington has gone down in history for his honesty
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
he's known for his honesty in business dealings
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as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards
she knew she could count on her students' honesty, even if she left the classroom for a few moments during the test
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as in sincerity
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
I am speaking with all honesty when I say that your apple pie is the best I've ever tasted
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Recent Examples of honesty
Jacobs is a real find as Matt, exhibiting a touch of honesty and authenticity that matches his co-star’s in every way.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.
—Sibani Ram, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Whatever one thinks of that lawsuit, the state put honesty, disclosure, and accountability at the center of its case.
—Paul Diego Craney, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Cheating accusations nearly doubled last year, according to an academic honesty report from the University of Georgia.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.
—Sibani Ram, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Whatever one thinks of that lawsuit, the state put honesty, disclosure, and accountability at the center of its case.
—Paul Diego Craney, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Cheating accusations nearly doubled last year, according to an academic honesty report from the University of Georgia.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honesty
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There are issues, too, if the integrity of the game can’t be trusted.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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One of those humanists says Holland’s belief that Western morality is based on Christianity is not only wrong but also dangerous.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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De La Rosa argues that removing morality and judgment from money decisions allows people to make clearer, healthier choices.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award recognizes talent that has advanced the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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This refresh honors the sandwich's legacy while delivering the bold, modern flavor our fans crave.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Good Friday is a day to recognize the brutality of the Roman practice of crucifying criminals and to reflect with sincerity on the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for the world.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And Sonny’s sincerity is, in its way, the central engine of the action.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Arthur Brooks, in particular, has made a career of elevating his noncommittal waffling into a warped kind of virtue.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Huckleberry Finn provided Jim with courage, dignity, and virtue.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fulmer also delivers some comedic moments as Alycia, whose fast-talking frankness can be quite funny, albeit tone-deaf at times.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her emotional frankness has also translated into measurable commercial impact.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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The downside of such reliability is that even the smallest miscue seems shocking by comparison.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pollution reduction, congestion reduction, improved safety, comfort, reliability.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Honesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honesty. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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