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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
Each year, Nobel Prize winners are honored with a diploma, a gold medal, and a monetary award. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 Harry and Meghan were honored for their work with The Archewell Foundation Parents' Network, a community of families advocating for a safer digital landscape. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Furthermore, the honor underscores the company’s efforts to address microplastic pollution caused by the shedding of synthetic textiles. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025 After debuting at the Dallas International Film Festival, Due West recently picked up Best Feature Film honors at both the Burbank International Film Festival and the El Paso Film Festival over the weekend. Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for honor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
  • Liam McNeeley was listed as one of the steals of the draft based on where he was selected, and Josh Longstaff was recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the league.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham Lincoln had signed more than two years earlier.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
  • There is professional integrity (as an analyst).
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Visit an antique store In honor of Kim's Antiques, pop into a local vintage shop and try to find any Stars Hollow-like treasures — maybe even a quirky piece for your home.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Vandalism, trash and human waste will tarnish natural treasures that are the envy of the world.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Eric Decker will be back in Minneapolis on Saturday night for his Minnesota Golden Gophers' homecoming game, reliving the glory days.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The 1950s and 1960s would prove to be the start of the glory days of the luxury coupe in America, with the nation’s economy growing as fast as the ribbons of brand-new interstate being paved from sea to shining sea.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Today, the Nobel Prize in Physics remains widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the discipline.
    USA Today, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The award will honor the best drama project selected from the MIA Drama Co-production Market & Pitching Forum, as chosen by a jury from Sony Pictures Television.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Instead, the key is to strike a balance between embracing opportunities that come your way while staying humble enough to recognize the privilege behind them and that others may have had to work much harder for the same chance.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Cannabis, however, is not afforded this same privilege.
    Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Your tongue and your tummy will thank you.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
  • By the way, thank you SNL crew for your hard work and your votes.
    Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her honesty about the emotional toll of illness also landed powerfully.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Lala’s journey of self-discovery is told with honesty, transparency, and urgency, giving voice to the emotions and choices that many young people and students often carry in silence.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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