correctitude

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Recent Examples of correctitude Neither the retro raunch that emits from Stephanie’s mouth nor the satire of present-tense political correctitude is funnier than it is labored by any wide margin. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 May 2022
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Noun
  • For the same reason, Twain would have scant patience with the political correctness that reigns in much of the media world today.
    Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • These systems—such as Isabelle, Lean, and Rocq—are specialized programming languages that check mathematical proofs step-by-step, verifying their logical correctness.
    Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
    Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • If the Sun is high in the lunar sky during the flyby, there will be few shadows, and the crew will be looking for subtle variations in surface color and rightness.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This sense of rightness — imperfect, but clarifying — is what gout offers as diagnosis.
    Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Choung Wan, an emeritus professor at Seoul’s Kyung Hee University Law School, said laws are urgently needed to protect the dignity and other rights of the deceased.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • But liberals should have confidence in meeting those fears with arguments about natural-law principles of equality and dignity underpinning our legal tradition.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026

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“Correctitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctitude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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