righteousness

Example Sentences

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The service heard how she had lived with beauty, goodness and righteousness.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

A theater can scarcely contain the love the audience develops for her, such is her determination and the righteousness of her quest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Instead, he seems as if he’s trying to lacquer on a veneer of righteousness to some very nasty business.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

Based on an especially tough-minded piece of writing, this is a film that will get you contemplating pettiness and righteousness both.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

It’s the word at the Smeath dinner table, stronghold of righteousness.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood