The old town's gossip often targeted the ladies of light virtue, casting shadows on their lives.

In the novel, the detective suspected that the women of easy virtue were being targeted by a serial thief.

When she returned the lost wallet without hesitation, she smiled and said, 'virtue is its own reward.'

Although many chased fame and fortune, she quietly proved that Virtue is her own reward by helping neighbors without expecting anything in return.

The virtueless merchant cheated customers with false promises, caring only for profit.

The virtuecrats at the conference dismissed any nuance, insisting that their strict moral code must guide public policy.

The veteran virtuecrat denounced the cultural shift as moral decay while hiding his own ethical lapses.

The virtuelessness of the regime became painfully clear when it ignored the suffering of its people.