Being good, he always appears in correct order (6)

I believe the answer is:

rector

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'being good he always' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'in correct order' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'RECTOR' is hidden in the letters of 'correct order'.

'appears' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rector that I've seen before include "Parson" , "Vicar" , "Parish priest" , "Type of clergyman" , "Church official" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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