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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 My thing was trying to uphold the integrity of Miyagi and Daniel and the mythology of the original movie. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025 China is firmly resolved in defending its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 Meanwhile, the department’s vaunted public integrity section, created in the post-Watergate era to investigate and prosecute public officials for abusing their powers, has been dramatically slashed, whittled down to just a handful of lawyers. Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025 Many of these artisans — traditionally known for their boldness and innovation — are finding ways to maintain quality and brand integrity without asking loyal customers to choke on the price. Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for integrity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integrity
Noun
  • To catch up on his late rent, Winston talks himself into a job at We Deliver, a transportation company with a colorful clientele whose requests can’t help but loosen one’s morality.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Regardless of their personal morality, the jurors are going to have a negative view of Mr. Combs, no question.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Despite her honesty, the video drew a wave of negative comments.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
  • Instead, aim to create a space where all questions are welcome, curiosity is met with calm, and honesty is part of everyday life.
    Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • The prestigious honor, which celebrates their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact, will be presented during the live broadcast on June 9.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 29 May 2025
  • An autopsy was scheduled May 27, the same day Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags at state buildings flown at half-staff in Campbell’s honor.
    JD Mullane, USA Today, 29 May 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
  • Testimony about Proctor’s text messages comes as Read’s team has spent weeks attempting to sow doubt about the reliability of evidence presented by prosecutors, in an effort to distance Read from O’Keefe’s death.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • Wholesale Trade-Offs And DTC Gaps Department stores were once synonymous with reach, reliability, premium customer service and validation (especially the kind of reputational validation that designers crave).
    Adam Ayers, Forbes.com, 3 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
  • For one final time, there is cause to raise a glass to a character who, for better and worse, is the club’s player of the season.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • And, of course, with my character there wasn’t a lot there.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
  • The two Iranian sources told CNN that Tehran harbors mounting doubts about US sincerity in talks.
    Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 23 May 2025

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“Integrity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integrity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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