righteousness

noun

Definition of righteousnessnext
1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong the laws do not always dictate righteousness, for what is legal is not always moral

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2
as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards a life lived with righteousness guarantees that you will always respect yourself

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Recent Examples of righteousness In this meme, unfortunately for those banking on righteousness, Venom is the clear winner. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Hungering and thirsting for righteousness, mentioned in the fourth Beatitude, felt like trusting that right ideas are always supplied. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Its righteousness and defiance; its relentless forward motion; its assumption of a common social struggle are all native to that last year before Ronald Reagan. — Lucy Sante, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 The story follows exiled prince Rama (Ranbir Kapoor) and his consort Sita (Sai Pallavi) through exile into catastrophe, as Sita’s abduction at the hands of Ravana (Yash) sets in motion an epic war between righteousness and evil. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026 Blumenthal delivered just that—a conspiratorial account of Jewish power, American malignity, and the Islamic Republic’s righteousness. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Except her version of fun involves vengeance, sly righteousness and the exposure of humanity’s darker tendencies. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 What tendrils of righteousness, revenge, crime, and punishment tie these people together? — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for righteousness
  1. morality
  2. integrity
  3. virtue
  4. honesty
  5. goodness
  6. honor
  7. rightness
Noun
  • Others, however, expressed some concerns about the morality of cashing in on the destruction.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Like Tara’s death for Willow, Connor’s disappearance rewrites the laws of morality for Angel.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of morality
Noun
  • The idea is to preserve their physical integrity and maintain their sacred aura.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Both sides of the political aisle have voiced worries about the integrity of the salt caverns.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Today, young people are increasingly frustrated with the hypocrisy of politicians lecturing them about the virtues of voting while in practice facilitating disengagement.
    — David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Just as uniformity is a virtue of a product, so uniqueness is a virtue of a service.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 1st House of Self, which may bring a sudden need for independence, honesty, or a different pace.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the moments of incredible sensitivity, humor, or honesty that keep people engrossed.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • And then what came after that was many, many years of me having this dysphoria with my voice and trying to hear the goodness.
    — Jeffrey Masters, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Both content management systems are chock full of SEO goodness.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • As a freshman last season, Ehler racked up 298 digs, 196 kills and 57 aces for Andrean (16-16, 10-2), earning All-Northwest Crossroads Conference and all-district honors.
    — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • During his illustrious career, Lucisano was honored with five David di Donatello awards, including a lifetime achievement honor in 2009, as well as four Nastri d’Argento Silver Ribbon awards.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of honor
Noun
  • Cool Machine is definitive not only for its sweep but also for the rightness, the evocative precision, of the details that fill its paragraphs like the mystery mix inside the skin of a Gray’s Papaya hot dog.
    — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • If the Sun is high in the lunar sky during the flyby, there will be few shadows, and the crew will be looking for subtle variations in surface color and rightness.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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