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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 Nonetheless, alcohol is well-known to spike inflammation in the body, in part by messing with the integrity of the gut lining. Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025 Without an affordable façade, the poor structural integrity of the marriage’s foundation becomes an eyesore. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Leadership credits much of this success to a culture rooted in integrity and accountability. Notability Partners, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025 Crafted by Swiss architect Design 21, the home was built to showcase modern aesthetics embodying structural integrity, according to a press release. Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • Elsewhere, an extra treat out of the showcase was this exclusive interview with Bullet Train Explosion director Shinji Higuchi, who talked casting singer-actor Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and the morality behind the film.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
  • There is no bedrock to build on, in the world or in morality.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Lennox’s honesty sparked a wave of support from fellow artists then, including Kehlani and T-Pain, who empathized with her struggles and encouraged her to pursue independence.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • And increasingly, honesty is what consumers are willing to pay for.
    Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The honors will be given at the upcoming NATPE Budapest event.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The Academy announced NBCUniversal as the Webby Media Company of the Year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with four Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 19 nominees and 11 honorees.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Rather, the influencers who extol offal’s virtues seem to do so on the basis of its nutrient density.
    Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Modern business culture is in a constant state of evolution, and what was once seen as a virtue can sometimes be misinterpreted as a vice.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Customer experience also helps with increasing trust and reliability.
    Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • How utilities choose which power source to invest in depends in large part on two key aspects: price and reliability.
    Erin Baker, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In 2022 alone, the state shipped nearly $24 billion of nuts, rice, tomatoes and other tasty goodness around the world.
    Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Jones was a tremendous raconteur and an even better writer—his words, my goodness.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Times checked in with Macht a few weeks later over a video call to discuss the reprising of his character.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • But Season 2, by leaning so far into its characters’ anguish, has become more circular and suffocating in its storytelling.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Leaders can use short, personal video messages for feedback, recognition and updates because video conveys something text never will: tone, sincerity and connection.
    Chris Savage, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • While some moments certainly sizzle more than others, there’s more than enough sincerity and goofy charisma on stage to keep the show powered.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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