HONOR Synonyms: 218 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the noun 'honor' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of honor are honesty , integrity , and probity . While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.

Q: Where would 'honesty' be a reasonable alternative to 'honor'?

The words honesty and honor can be used in similar contexts, but honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.

Q: When would 'integrity' be a good substitute for 'honor'?

While the synonyms integrity and honor are close in meaning, integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.

Q: When is 'probity' a more appropriate choice than 'honor'?

The meanings of probity and honor largely overlap; however, probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

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as in to recognize

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration the newlyweds were honored with a dinner given by the bride's grandmother

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as in integrity

faithfulness to high moral standards the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters

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as in treasure

an asset that brings praise or renown a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession

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as in glory

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day

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as in award

something given in recognition of achievement has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

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as in privilege

something granted as a special favor it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city

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How does the noun honor contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of honor are honesty, integrity, and probity. While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.

Where would honesty be a reasonable alternative to honor?

The words honesty and honor can be used in similar contexts, but honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.

When would integrity be a good substitute for honor?

While the synonyms integrity and honor are close in meaning, integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.

When is probity a more appropriate choice than honor?

The meanings of probity and honor largely overlap; however, probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

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Recent Examples of honor

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While McDonald's has previously collaborated with celebrities and athletes like , BTS, and Travis Scott, this marks a shift toward honoring women's sports and athletes like Reese. —

Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 The actress has also been honored for her altruism at previous Global Gift Galas. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025

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What an honor to be sworn in as Secretary of @DHSgov by Justice Clarence Thomas! —

Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025 Elsewhere during the Chiefs' season, Brittany has stepped out in vintage Chanel, a Britney Spears-esque fit and a matching look with her 3-year-old daughter, Sterling Skye, all in honor of game day. —

Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for honor

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The order said the federal government would recognize only two sexes—male or female—and calls for housing transgender women in men's prisons, and halting gender-affirming medical care.

— Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Many will recognize him as the replicant who (quite violently) fails the Voight-Kampff test in Blade Runner (1982).

— Danny Horn, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025