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as in accuracy
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as in appropriateness
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Recent Examples of correctness
For the same reason, Twain would have scant patience with the political correctness that reigns in much of the media world today.
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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.
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Benjamin Skuse,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Eliminate the constant replays to create punctilious correctness.
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Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
That character’s name alone — like the resurgence of Doofy — is an indication of the mirth the screenwriters take from skewering political correctness, cancel culture and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeTo.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Prioritize systems that ensure correctness, even if that means sacrificing conversational elegance in high-stakes moments.
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Jerry Haywood,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Free speech then is silenced, and a graduation becomes just a performative moment of political correctness.
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Austin Sarat,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
The franchise abandoned it in July 2020 amid much political correctness pressure.
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Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Yet our education system, obsessed with correctness, often trains this instinct out of kids.
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Vivienne Ming,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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
Eliminate the constant replays to create punctilious correctness.
—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
That character’s name alone — like the resurgence of Doofy — is an indication of the mirth the screenwriters take from skewering political correctness, cancel culture and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeTo.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Prioritize systems that ensure correctness, even if that means sacrificing conversational elegance in high-stakes moments.
—
Jerry Haywood,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Free speech then is silenced, and a graduation becomes just a performative moment of political correctness.
—
Austin Sarat,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
The franchise abandoned it in July 2020 amid much political correctness pressure.
—
Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Yet our education system, obsessed with correctness, often trains this instinct out of kids.
—
Vivienne Ming,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctness
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This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
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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.
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Thu’s team hand-cut roughly 65 kilos of noodles, one of many marathon prep sessions undertaken in pursuit of authenticity.
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This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
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The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability.
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The club is reportedly close to signing Elliot Anderson, a move that could aid Maresca in implementing his vision, though some fans remain uncertain about his suitability for the top job.
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The ugly truth of America's expensive homes Support Public Media.
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Lisa Acker Moulter, director of the Betsy Ross House, says the story of Betsy Ross reflects a broader truth about who contributed to America’s founding.
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Employers should also remain mindful that, in the absence of a prescribed form, the adequacy of any notice may ultimately be evaluated in the context of enforcement activity or complaints.
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More than half of the regions NERC studied could face resource-adequacy problems in that window, a worsening outlook that the group partly attributes to data centers.
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The soccer, and the goodness of ordinary Americans, saved this World Cup.
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But the object of attention is ultimately less important than the discipline itself, which is meant to deepen one’s love for goodness and truth, and also to intensify compassion for others.
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The rate has been gradually dropping for decades, due to cigarette taxes, tobacco product price hikes, smoking bans, public education campaigns and changes in the social acceptability of lighting up in public.
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People who feel othered often describe exhaustion from performing acceptability.
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“Correctness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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