as in virtue
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
once a cleric's virtuousness is seriously called into doubt, he loses his authority as a moral leader
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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
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And then reality crashes down around them in a series of scenes that expose the cruel hypocrisy of Iran’s corrupt system (which purports to uphold morality, but allows men in positions of authority to indulge themselves in egregious ways).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The post did not address the morality of allowing biological males in girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Fellow lawmakers and leaders described him Saturday as a gentle man of humility and integrity who was deeply respected on both sides of the aisle and who fought for his fellow firefighters until the end of his life.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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In all honesty, this look was well worth a double take.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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Response snowballed from there and rather than repelling people — as her family once feared — Glaser’s brutal honesty and candid observations brought her a whole new audience.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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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
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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
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“Virtuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtuousness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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