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Synonym Chooser

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.

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of honor
Verb
The event honored the professionals behind some of the year’s most iconic looks on the red carpet and more. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 Czapek & Cie Antarctique Tourbillon Czapek is honoring its 10th anniversary with the Antarctique Tourbillon powered by the watch brand’s in-house Caliber 9 with a flying tourbillon regulator. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Five served time in federal prison for those crimes, but just to prove there’s no honor among thieves, one of them took immunity and blew the whistle on the rest. Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 Zhuang has received community support after the arrest, with locals staging a parade in her honor shortly after her arrest. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for honor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
  • Modular space existed, but the application has accelerated as corporations, school districts and builders recognize the efficiency and expense benefits.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
  • While at the event, George was recognized for his work with the Pope's arts foundation, Scholas Occurrentes, and was presented with the Olive Medal of Peace.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • King’s willingness to take a seat on the rocket, a ride that could be valued in the six figures, has furthermore raised questions about her journalistic integrity and the news values of CBS News, where journalists are not supposed to take freebies.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Orlando, dies after long battle with cancer Defending elections integrity cost Alan Hays some friendships.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Looting has been happening for centuries, but today’s criminals have turned to advanced technologies—including sonar, drones and underwater metal detectors—to pluck treasure from shipwrecks and other ancient sites beneath the Mediterranean Sea, per the AP.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
  • While winning awards is prestigious, a single award may not translate to additional sales.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The club doesn’t charge CBS or ESPN a dime for the privilege of covering the four-day event, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Lofty plans for new urban areas in Africa, however, are a response to the fact that the continent doesn’t have the privilege of time.
    Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For all that, Graves can thank his limited menu, which helps keep costs down, and the chain’s rabid fanbase.
    Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • There are many people to thank for getting this far.
    Mitch Glazier, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These core values must be upheld with honesty, conviction, and consistency.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Reddit Reacts Reddit users were quick to empathize with the original poster, with many encouraging honesty.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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