1
as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the only honorable thing to do is to admit that you were wrong and apologize
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in ethical
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
it was honorable of you to give all the credit to your friend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in moral
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
I believe that if I genuinely cannot decide fairly, I should do the honorable thing and decline to serve on the panel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of honorable
To this attack, some men have responded by lending their support to individuals that embody none of those honorable traits that men aspire to internalize.
—
Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Michael Roth, the president of Wesleyan University in Connecticut, has taken the harder and more honorable route.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Our leadership spends its time implying anyone with origins south of our border is less than honorable and must be deported regardless of their contributions, just to feel powerful.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Since then, the now five-year-old Dax has followed his honorable therapy-dog quest across the Tri-State region, logging over 200 total visits with students in K-12 schools, colleges and universities and with patients at hospitals like St. Elizabeth.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for honorable
Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Michael Roth, the president of Wesleyan University in Connecticut, has taken the harder and more honorable route.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Our leadership spends its time implying anyone with origins south of our border is less than honorable and must be deported regardless of their contributions, just to feel powerful.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Since then, the now five-year-old Dax has followed his honorable therapy-dog quest across the Tri-State region, logging over 200 total visits with students in K-12 schools, colleges and universities and with patients at hospitals like St. Elizabeth.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for honorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable
Adjective
-
Naturally, romantic commitments could become affected by the trajectory of your professional goals, so be honest with yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
-
The project intends to empower Californians to engage in honest discussions, according to its mission statement.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Improving transparency starts with a commitment to open communication, ethical leadership, and meaningful public engagement.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
-
One of the employees expressed a desire for an ethical framework much like the one Cakarel laid out on Thursday, as well as the company taking a stand against Maguire’s comments.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Those who violate the law should answer for it, but those who are charged with enforcing the law have the moral responsibility to do so humanely, fairly and justly.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
-
Other professors believe that moral appeals may still have teeth.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
By sincerely comforting and relying on each other, their love becomes noble.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
Again, this doesn’t appear to be entirely selfless or noble, as these plans are part of his attempt to get time served for his two convictions of transportation to engage in prostitution.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
-
British puppeteer Rod Hull arrives on set with his ersatz bird that promptly snaps at Carson while playing nice with Richard Pryor on the Tonight Show couch.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
People who are conscientious of their health tend to engage in healthy behaviors like eating well, exercising, and following their healthcare provider’s advice while avoiding risky behaviors like smoking or driving too fast.—
Sharon Basaraba,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
-
Being conscientious will serve kids in the long run.—
Jasmine Mote,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
Adjective
-
The former third-round pick registered 77 tackles, an interception and six passes defended last season, posting a respectable 64.8 overall grade at Pro Football Focus.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Knapp rummages in her kitchen, eventually holding up a perfectly respectable little potato.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
-
The same was true for the United States in both world wars.—
S. C. M. Paine,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Honorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share