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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 Can a horrible 17-year-old turn into a 31-year-old person with integrity and empathy? R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025 Can a 17-year-old horrible person turn into a 31-year-old person with integrity and empathy? R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 In testimony obtained by The Hill, Monarez said her exit from CDC came down to integrity. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025 However, hydrogen embrittlement risks the integrity of metal components like high-pressure vessels and pipelines. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • Continue reading … FAITH KNOCKOUT – Ben Shapiro and Bill Maher clash over morality and the Bible.
    , FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • On September 16, 2022, a twenty-two-year-old Kurdish woman named Mahsa Jîna Amini was killed in Tehran by the city’s morality police.
    Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This honesty, paired with a focus on the fundamentals, helped his students achieve realistic, incremental progress.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Somewhere in your honesty, someone else will find their courage—and that, more than any strategy or speech, is what transforms organizations.
    Marie Quintana, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As reported, homegrown talents Jonathan Anderson and Martine Rose will be competing against Miuccia Prada, Glenn Martens, Rick Owens and Willy Chavarria for Designer of the Year, the top honor.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Princess Kate, 43, wore a cream and gold lace gown, while the Prince William, also 43, wore a classic black suit decorated with his military honors.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In Israel, resilience is not treated as a soft virtue but as a critical capability to absorb shocks, adapt fast, and rebuild after failure.
    Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • That’s a shame because one of the biggest virtues of Zoox’s symmetrical 4-wheel-steering design is superior ability to do general PuDo.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This reliability could speed up the shoe design cycle and reduce costs, while giving developers a clearer picture of real-world performance.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
  • That means solar facilities, wind farms, batteries and even residential devices can be aggregated, synchronized and aligned with the reliability needs of the overall grid.
    Alvaro Rozo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And if that wasn’t enough fruity goodness, a brightening blend of apple cider vinegar, plus alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic, lactic, and tartaric acids works to resurface and refine.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Even more goodness to check out!
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Iger has been a fearless, equal opportunity offender in defending Disney’s corporate character, whether from intrusions by the left or by the right.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The character's scientific background becomes crucial to the investigation.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Or write a support email with the perfect mix of humor and sincerity to turn a fuming customer into a loyal advocate?
    Rupesh Dabbir, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Driving the show is Masli’s sincerity, childlike wonder, and background in clown.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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