as in honorable
incapable of being corrupted
He was trusted, respected, and completely incorruptible. The town's incorruptible mayor was shocked to learn that some in his administration were receiving kickbacks.
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Recent Examples of incorruptible
Watch brands such as Vacheron Constantin and Breitling have relied on blockchain to authenticate their timepieces since 2019, hailing the technology as forgery-proof and incorruptible.
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India Brown, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
The name links their ideals to those of the famously incorruptible Roman senator Cato the Younger, who led the opposition to the tyranny of Julius Caesar.
—Fara Dabhoiwala, Harpers Magazine, 4 June 2025
Raid 2 When Gupta created the world of an honest income tax officer, his Amay Patnaik (Devgn) was the incorruptible, slipper-wearing government officer who bore the brunt of his own honesty.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
While remaining super soft to the touch, the jacket, available in both men’s and women’s silhouettes, still provides a tough barrier to outside rain and snow that is incorruptible over time.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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India Brown, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
The name links their ideals to those of the famously incorruptible Roman senator Cato the Younger, who led the opposition to the tyranny of Julius Caesar.
—Fara Dabhoiwala, Harpers Magazine, 4 June 2025
Raid 2 When Gupta created the world of an honest income tax officer, his Amay Patnaik (Devgn) was the incorruptible, slipper-wearing government officer who bore the brunt of his own honesty.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
While remaining super soft to the touch, the jacket, available in both men’s and women’s silhouettes, still provides a tough barrier to outside rain and snow that is incorruptible over time.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorruptible
Adjective
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Though the art that first spoke to me was honest and honorable depictions of Black life, I have since been inspired, gutted and changed by artists from all walks of life.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic Congressman Mike Thompson called LaMalfa an honorable public servant and recounted the two working together to deliver help for wildfire victims.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Chris Harrison sparked controversy Wednesday for a seemingly innocent request posted on social media.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The modern Western culture around nudity really teaches you shame about something that is so human and natural and innocent.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But these songs are also honest, sometimes despite themselves, about the feelings of impotence associated with watching history play out on a screen.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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At least Mamdani was honest and campaigned as a socialist.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Incorruptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorruptible. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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