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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
These legends, who will be honored for their contributions to WGPR and other media outlets and markets, include Daphne Hughes, James Jackson, Greta Marshall, Gerald McBride, Douglas Morison, Nat Morris, David Roberts, Tim Rochon, Jobai Burke and the late Jerry Blocker. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The festival has previously honored him with its Virtuosos Award in 2014 and Cinema Vanguard Award in 2019. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
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Egbuka will likely face competition throughout the season from Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 The Indiana Teacher of the Year program is the state’s top honor for teachers and recognizes current educators who are excelling in their field while encouraging others to join the profession. Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for honor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
  • Tennessean photo journalist Andrew Nelles was recognized with a first place award in environmental photography by the 2025 Green Eyeshade awards for a collection of photos documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.
    Nashville Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The lessons cover how to recognize online exploitation, what steps to take if a friend needs help, and how to use reporting tools effectively.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 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
  • The film chronicles Saquon Barkley’s journey to Super Bowl glory with the Philadelphia Eagles.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Only in a few photos is his head rotated enough to see his schnoz in all its Ashkenazic glory.
    David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 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
  • Pike settled her lawsuit in 2024 and gained more privileges, ending her de facto solitary confinement.
    Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • If the past offers any guide, however, Havana will instead continue to rely on its formidable security apparatus to repress is citizens, while privatizing in ways that do not threaten the power and privileges of the elite.
    Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 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
  • What if leadership looked less like certainty — and more like honesty?
    Rochelle Ratkaj, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Over nearly three decades, Baumbach has built a career chronicling families in crisis and artists at the crossroads, his films combining biting wit with an unflinching emotional honesty.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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