as in heroically
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
their sons died honorably, fighting a war to preserve freedom for future generations
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Recent Examples of honorably
The veteran went back to his life in the Air Force and completed his service on a military base in Wyoming before being honorably discharged in 2019.
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Celia Fernandez
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
She was honorably discharged in December 1946, per The National WWII Museum.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
He was honorably discharged with the rank of Major.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Far from discredited, he was deemed to have acted honorably.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Most garages and mechanics do their jobs honorably.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
He was honorably discharged in 1947.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 May 2022
Celia Fernandez
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
She was honorably discharged in December 1946, per The National WWII Museum.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
He was honorably discharged with the rank of Major.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Far from discredited, he was deemed to have acted honorably.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Most garages and mechanics do their jobs honorably.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
He was honorably discharged in 1947.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorably
Adverb
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On the third day, Borges heroically approached one of the kidnappers and tore off her mask before jumping out of a second-story window and escaping.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Lost Bus tells the harrowing true story of a school bus driver, Kevein McKay (McConaughey), and a dedicated teacher, Mary Ludwig (Ferrera), who heroically rescued 22 children from a deadly California wildfire.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While many elements of the story are autobiographical, there are significant differences, the most important being that his protagonist, Seita, was an idealized character who acted far more nobly and cared much better for his little sister than Nosaka himself had been capable of.—
Ginny Tapley Takemori
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Where else must a soprano nobly compete with police sirens zooming down Lake Shore Drive?—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The woman courageously walked into the living room to investigate, but paused.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Academy’s failure to recognize these shifts reflects a disconnection from the realities faced by Iranian artists who courageously seek to redefine their narratives.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Reports of Brigitte Bardot's death have been greatly exaggerated — and the French actress isn't happy about it.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Movement is important because if partially digested foods and toxins linger in the gut, the chance for problems increases greatly.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Honorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorably. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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