integrity

noun

in-ˈte-grə-tē How to pronounce integrity (audio)
Definition of integritynext
1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong demonstrated that he was a man of integrity by taking full responsibility for his actions

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2
as in honesty
devotion to telling the truth her integrity is such that she tells the truth even when people least want to hear it

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3
as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards a politician of great honesty and integrity

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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.

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Recent Examples of integrity Unfortunately, the film’s ambitions and integrity remain contained in other major ways as well. —Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 May 2026 Are honesty, transparency and integrity relevant? —Drew Sullins, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2026 Bill Cassidy is a good man, a man with integrity. —ABC News, 17 May 2026 Actions on a wide range of difficult topics are most credible and durable when they are supported by processes that are fair and have integrity. —Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
  1. morality
  2. honesty
  3. honor
  4. virtue
  5. reliability
  6. goodness
  7. truthfulness
  8. character
Noun
  • These morality tales, focusing on figures like Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky, make an implicit claim that individual avarice somehow explains the excesses of an entire era.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
  • As this memoir opens, Iran’s morality police stalk the university where Nafisi works, censuring her female students.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
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  • The responses — spanning practical strategy, personal storytelling and a fair amount of blunt honesty — reveal what casting is really looking for and why standing out starts with authenticity.
    — Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • Despite that questionable track record, Barbie is really good at her job, and her bratty attitude and brazen honesty can be winning, in a mean-girl-in-a-movie kind of way.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Definition of honesty
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  • Recognition from the annual honors often provides a significant box office boost for Broadway productions and can help sustain ticket sales through the competitive spring season.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
  • The Sam Gilliam Award was established in 2023 with funding from the Sam Gilliam Foundation and its president, Annie Gawlak, Gilliam’s widow, in honor of the late artist.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 19 May 2026
Definition of honor
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  • The American Dream is a myth that claims that great ambition and hard work will be rewarded, but the American Experience isn’t one in which virtue prevails.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • In the final editing stages, the video, which is currently two minutes long, has celebrity cameos and hints at the unique virtues of New York, is part of the first collaboration between Hilfiger and Kelce, the fashion brand’s latest celebrity spokesman.
    — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Definition of virtue
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  • This creates size, power, and reliability challenges—especially in contested environments.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
  • Utilities contend that squeezing investor returns could threaten grid reliability and modernization.
    — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • Wilfred is a Palace fan, for goodness’ sake.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • Through her radical honesty and spiritual clairvoyance, Cassidy invites readers to tune to the frequency of their own inner knowing to tap into the cosmic goodness already within them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Definition of goodness
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  • There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of truthfulness
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  • The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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