honorableness

Definition of honorablenessnext

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Noun
  • Building a reputation for trustworthiness and fairness through transparent actions and accountability also helps reinforce one’s incorruptibility.
    Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
  • While critics say these changes are merely cosmetic, many ordinary Bangladeshis have been sold on the veneer of incorruptibility that comes from a theological under-pinning.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Black troops’ contributions to the Union cause during the Civil War helped convince Abraham Lincoln of the righteousness of extending suffrage to Black men.
    Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
  • As Ross, Martin’s friend and confidante, Kevin Singer has the insinuating righteousness of a slinky cat, his line readings all mews and snarls.
    Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Eisenhower was possibly the most extraordinary public servant of the 20th century: soldier, commander, diplomat, educator, president and, in retirement, the ultimate symbol of public dignity and national rectitude.
    Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
  • One tool in Austen’s chest was portraying men as excessively fastidious: over-concerned with propriety, moral rectitude, social rank—or sometimes furniture.
    Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The genus name nods to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The genus name references Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance — a posture that set it apart from its modern, sprawling relatives.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Each year brings a new theme, embraced with staggering sincerity—and just a hint of competition.
    Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
  • People have a sense that there is a sincerity and authenticity and genuine concern for the environment that isn't just a marketing gimmick or a brand.
    Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • In 2025, results from the Advanced Test Reactor indicated that ANEEL fuel pellets maintained their structural integrity after several months of testing.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The former Auburn star later revealed that his absence was due to religious scrupulosity, which is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • His efforts to repent led him into a spiral of extreme scrupulosity.
    Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Sep. 2021
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“Honorableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorableness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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