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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of honorable
Congratulations to the honorable so-and-so.
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Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties each had one beach with honorable status — Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes was the LA-area beach with consistently good-quality water.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
There is something defiant and honorable about owning 100% of my business, given my cultural background.
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Monique Kelley,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Interpreted in this light, silence evolved to signify the very condition of being an honorable man who was capable of maintaining omertà.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties each had one beach with honorable status — Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes was the LA-area beach with consistently good-quality water.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
There is something defiant and honorable about owning 100% of my business, given my cultural background.
—
Monique Kelley,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Interpreted in this light, silence evolved to signify the very condition of being an honorable man who was capable of maintaining omertà.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for honorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorable
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
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The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
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Under his direction, Cathay debuted the Aria Suite—a reimagining of premium travel—alongside the global 'Where Artistry Takes Flight' campaign, where the airline partnered with an ethical AI platform to create an interactive art tool.
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Some were opposed on moral grounds to ICE’s presence in their neighborhoods, while others questioned whether the facilities would be a drain on local resources, such as sewer and water systems.
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Players had begun getting legal money, alleviating a moral embarrassment from the previous century-plus, but transfers hadn’t yet started flipping half of every roster every season.
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.
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Unknown is whether the current Flora Macdonald Johnston is descended from her ferociously patriotic namesake – pictured above is the 1749 Allan Ramsay portrait of the noble Scotswoman that hangs in Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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In addition to conscientious UV protection, Hall recommends that patients with aging skin prioritize hydration and skin-barrier support.
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After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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“Honorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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