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Recent Examples of rectitude Civil War is unconvinced of many things: that journalism will save us, that democracy will endure, that the left or the right has any purchase on rectitude. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024 Sheridan's Jamie has a quiet courage and sense of moral rectitude, which contrasts with Terry's more erratic approach to police work. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024 To establish internal discipline and moral rectitude, Yassin set up the Majd and selected Yahya Sinwar to help lead it. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024 And this has long presented a puzzle: How can people who prize moral rectitude and personal witness to Jesus so faithfully support the most secular president in American history, someone who seems by his behavior at best indifferent to Christianity? Shadi Hamid, Washington Post, 17 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for rectitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectitude
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
  • Yes—but only for those willing to lead with foresight and integrity.
    Kumar Abhishek Narayan, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Even here, in an election with no clause for character, integrity and sportsmanship, Bonds couldn’t amass three-quarters of the vote.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 June 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
  • Despite her honesty, the video drew a wave of negative comments.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
  • His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 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
  • 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
  • The department was then renamed in his honor in 2021, per The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 29 May 2025

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

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