as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
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That does not mean every single individual in this country is experiencing all the goodness of the economy.
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Julia Cherner, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
Her crunchy, homemade crust was perfectly complemented by the creamy, spiced goodness of the sweet potato filling.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Ferrari’s adventures in haptic switchgear appears to be over, thank goodness.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 15 of 28 Classic Apple Cobbler
Who can resist the cakey goodness of cobbler?
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Julia Cherner, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
Her crunchy, homemade crust was perfectly complemented by the creamy, spiced goodness of the sweet potato filling.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Ferrari’s adventures in haptic switchgear appears to be over, thank goodness.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
Get The Recipe 15 of 28 Classic Apple Cobbler
Who can resist the cakey goodness of cobbler?
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The handbook, reviewed by WIRED, is the result of months of painstaking work by Gifford and about seven others who make up the Volunteer Nevada! group, which is dedicated to election integrity efforts.David Gilbert, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Melissa Wheeler explores leadership challenges for the future of work, including AI and innovation, flexible work, and morality at work.Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Even if the numbers didn’t really add up, the Gilded Age GOP embraced tariffs as an instrument to make people wealthier, safer and better behaved (reflecting the Protestant morality that dominated the party’s outlook).Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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The wall was just low enough to allow Betts to stand on his tippy toes as Capobianco held Betts’ left arm up and over the wall; and Peters – by virtue of dumb luck – did not injure Betts’ right hand, wrist, or arm.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Inside the arena, local politicians – some famous, some not – warmed up the crowd by extolling the virtues of Trump and the Republicans.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just be mindful not to overwhelm others with your unfiltered honesty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Credibility also hinges on the expert's demeanor, honesty, and impartiality, as any sign of bias or uncertainty can undermine the strength of their testimony.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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