honesty
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- o·ver·hon·es·ty, noun
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How to use honesty in a sentence
I’m ever appreciative of their reflection, care, and honesty.
My cancer might be back—and I wonder if unnecessary radiation caused it in the first place | jakemeth | September 22, 2020 | FortuneWe do that through transparency and honesty, but also by being provocative and making sure nobody is indifferent about Moser—whether that opinion is good or bad.
A Q&A with the provocative mind behind watchmaker H. Moser | Daniel Bentley | September 21, 2020 | FortuneThe gap in views on honesty — which is a smaller 11 points in Wisconsin — suggests a potential shift in how voters see the current choice as distinct from the 2016 election and more beneficial to the Democratic candidate.
Post-ABC poll and others suggest Minnesota has shifted since 2016, but by how much? | Scott Clement, Dan Balz | September 16, 2020 | Washington PostIn his new book, written with Gabe Ulla, Chang scrutinizes his own success, bipolar disorder, and depression with the same honesty and bluntness that has made him such a critical figure in food culture.
Momofuku’s David Chang on the big changes the restaurant industry needs to make to survive | Beth Kowitt | September 14, 2020 | FortuneIn all honesty, there is no reason for me to have access all of the time.
Politics Report: Down Goes One Hot-Button Ballot Measure | Andrew Keatts | July 18, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
I think a lot of it has to do with the attitude and the energy behind it and the honesty.
‘Black Dynamite’ Presents Police Brutality: The Musical | Stereo Williams | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThere was so much beauty, talent, potential, and most importantly, honesty in your work.
Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen | Parker Molloy | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHowever, intellectual honesty is the first thing to go when you are forced to constantly pander to your base.
For instance, how do you balance honesty with any protective urge?
Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination | Mindy Farabee | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHer followers love her honesty and the popularity of the blog grows.
Meet Zoella—The Newbie Author Whose Book Sales Topped J.K. Rowling | Lucy Scholes | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"It was very good of you to go to London," said Gordon, looking at him with all the old serious honesty of his eyes.
Confidence | Henry JamesObstinate as he was, the girl's frank honesty conquered the angry old man.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieBut he met the doctor's gaze unflinchingly across the fire, and with complete honesty.
Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon BlackwoodThoughts of Walter Fetherston, the man in whose eyes had shone the light of true honesty when he spoke, arose within her.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxGive us common sense, and common honesty, and a "steady supply of men and women who can be trusted with small sums."
God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford
British Dictionary definitions for honesty
/ (ˈɒnɪstɪ) /
the condition of being honest
sincerity or fairness
archaic virtue or respect
Also called: moonwort, satinpod a purple-flowered SE European plant, Lunaria annua, cultivated for its flattened silvery pods, which are used for indoor decoration: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
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