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criteria

[krahy-teer-ee-uh] / kraɪˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
ethics
Synonyms
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles standard standards value
WEAK
moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil immorality indecency
NOUN
ethics/ethic
Synonyms
WEAK
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity moral code morality mores natural law nature practice principles right and wrong rules of conduct standard standards the Golden Rule
Antonyms
WEAK
corruption immorality
NOUN
rightfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethic ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles propriety righteousness rightness standard standards value
WEAK
ethicality ethicalness moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil immorality impropriety indecency wrong
NOUN
rightness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
goodness righteousness
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethic ethos honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles propriety rightfulness standard standards value
WEAK
ethicality ethicalness moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor immorality impropriety wrong

Example Sentences

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The committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has latitude in determining which companies make it into the S&P 500, as long as the new entrants meet various criteria around profitability, market capitalization and more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Not true — the Pew Research Center found 32 countries that have standards just like ours, while at least 50 others allow people born within their borders to become citizens if they meet certain criteria.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But three former FDA officials closely familiar with how the agency created the criteria to assess the peptides in the first place say Kennedy has mischaracterized their work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The Welsh government said it will also support those facing significant financial hardship who do not meet the eligibility criteria.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Speed, strength, beauty, pale skin, eyes that shift color; and then Jacob’s criteria: blood drinkers, enemies of the werewolf, cold-skinned, and immortal.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer