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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 Founded in 2022, this international spirits competition, presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, includes blind tasting of each spirit by a panel of industry experts, to ensure integrity and secrecy. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025 Always use a heat protectant: The most important step, using a heat protectant (like Chi’s 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray) before styling will preserve both the integrity of the hair and the vibrancy of the color. Essence, 30 July 2025 For Schneider, the key to maintaining Ritual’s integrity has been codifying its standards early and evolving them with intention. Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 The first foundational standard, covering AI trustworthiness, was published in 2020, providing guidelines for assessing the reliability and integrity of AI systems. Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • This kid is going to have to discover what human morality is and that horror exists in many forms.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
  • Like the first half of Trauma Plot, and the majority of Sylvia Plath’s short life, the book takes place in New England, where the veneer of white middle-class morality can’t quite mask the ongoing structural violence ushered in by imperial colonialism half a millennia ago.
    Emily Van Duyne July 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Not so much sonically, but just her honesty and her ability to enunciate these things.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • This intellectual honesty, or the willingness to acknowledge uncertainty and remain open to new perspectives, is essential for business leaders.
    Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • The 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will be announced in the fall and will qualify for the National Teacher of the Year top honor, which typically announces its winner in the following spring.
    Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 28 July 2025
  • It's been an absolute honor to represent the Chancellor legacy.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Take Advantage Of Increased Catch-up Provisions Starting 2025, individuals age 60 to 63 who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and governmental 457(b) plans are eligible to contribute a super catch-up contribution, by virtue of the SECURE 2.0 Act.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Does a great man embody the virtue of being devoid of empathy?
    Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Given PayPal's reported 400 million active users worldwide last year, service instability has the potential to affect a substantial segment of the U.S. financial landscape, highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure reliability in today's economy.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Organizations that aspire to succeed in the new digital economy must prioritize innovation, reliability, quality, cost-effectiveness, and security.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • As if that weren’t indulgent enough, it’s finished with crispy golden fries tucked right into the bun, soaking up every drop of cheesy goodness.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • The paltry fat content in Happy Viking doesn’t exactly fill you up with rib-sticking goodness, but the fiber content and the commendable amount of protein mostly makes up for it for the first few hours.
    Pete Cottell, Wired News, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Since the 1940s, professional wrestling has grown in popularity, thanks to its creative characters, stellar performances, and broad appeal to a mainstream audience.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
  • Bowen reprises her character, Virginia Venit, in the comedy classic's second installment.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • This turns out to be another name for Galactus, a surprisingly scary Marvel villain played with sinister sincerity by Ralph Ineson.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 July 2025
  • The host’s mix of candor, patriotism and sincerity, along with his ability to mine humor in current events, however, has been credited for fueling the show’s success.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 July 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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