Principles
Principles noun - The code of good conduct for an individual or group.
Usage example: stuck to his principles even in the face of extreme pressure
Values and principles are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Values" instead a noun "Principles".
Values
Values noun - Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something).
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Synonyms for Values
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- character and principles
- character and values
- integrity and principles
- integrity and values
- value and principles
- value and values
- morality and principles
- morality and values
- conscience and principles
- conscience and values
- doctrine and principles
- doctrine and values
- code and principles
- code and values
Both words in one sentence
- That pretty much means ignoring all of the principles and values that Ebenezar always taught Harry to uphold, and the resulting shock to Harry causes him to shun McCoy for at least three books.
Source: Rage Against the Mentor -
It's for justice, righteousness, principles and values that depend more on what people deserve than on what they enjoy.
Source: For Great Justice - He has a high sense of honor and principle (obviously values honor and principles above his own life).
Source: Anti Hero / Anime and Manga
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Values and Principles. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/principles/values
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