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How does the noun integrity contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of integrity are honesty, honor, and probity. While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.

When is it sensible to use honesty instead of integrity?

Although the words honesty and integrity have much in common, honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.

When can honor be used instead of integrity?

The words honor and integrity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.

When would probity be a good substitute for integrity?

While the synonyms probity and integrity are close in meaning, probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of integrity If the war concerned solely territorial integrity, Europeans would sympathize with the Confederacy. Zaakir Tameez june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025 Congressional Democrats have defended McIver and called for assurances that the case against her has been properly handled — including satisfying public integrity safeguards within the Justice Department that are aimed at preventing politically motivated prosecutions. Bill Chappell, NPR, 11 June 2025 There are numerous early-season examples of the family’s underlying integrity. Alan Siegel, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025 To Steele, this dedication to building up employees goes hand-in-hand with Five Guys' commitment to integrity. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • From the moment the book was announced, many commentators have questioned the morality of her estate and publisher profiting off such intensely private and essentially medical documents.
    Evelyn McDonnell June 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
  • More to Explore Gamification, Then and Now Livia Gershon March 20, 2017 Nineteenth-century board games help to map public morality, from religious virtue to upward mobility.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Imagine male leaders modeling emotional honesty instead of bravado.
    Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • How to take care of the person next to you with out expecting anything in return, how to find beauty in the darkest of places, and how to live life as your truest self with honesty and pride.
    Maggie Kreienberg, People.com, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • An Architect Among his many honors, Les Paul is one of the very few artists with a permanent, stand-alone exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The decision about the honor was made by the board of directors of La Biennale, based on the recommendation of the artistic director of the festival, Alberto Barbera, organizers said Monday.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • And as readers no doubt know by virtue of clicking on a review about a golf book, Johnson could have had so many more.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • For the Ancient Greek philosopher, the mother of all virtues was phronesis, or practical wisdom.
    Sigal Samuel, Vox, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • This is a company built on innovation, quality and reliability.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • When hate pokes up its ugly head, love overshadows it with goodness and gracefulness and purpose.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
  • Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • What this means is that attackers can apply additional characters in the target field, things like spaces and line breaks for example, so that the user only sees the legitimate-looking path and has no cause for concern that anything is amiss.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • My character is someone who’s been without his best friend and partner for three years.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • Failing to deliver recognition with sincerity can be one of the most expensive leadership mistakes.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • While the veteran running back’s voice barely elevated above a public library level and his mannerisms remained reserved, the sincerity of his enthusiasm still landed.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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