HONOR Synonyms: 218 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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verb

ˈä-nər

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as in to recognize

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration the newlyweds were honored with a dinner given by the bride's grandmother

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as in integrity

faithfulness to high moral standards the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters

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as in treasure

an asset that brings praise or renown a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession

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as in glory

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day

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as in award

something given in recognition of achievement has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

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as in privilege

something granted as a special favor it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city

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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.

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Recent Examples of honor

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Hosted by Taylor Rooks, the 6th Annual Sports Power Brunch honored influential figures in sports, with several Black celebrities recognized for their contributions. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025 Each member will also be honored in a pregame ceremony during the 2025 season. —

Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2025

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Davis was the last running back to win Super Bowl MVP honors, 27 years ago. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025 The 2025 Critics Choice Awards handed out their honors Friday evening, with director Sean Baker's scrappy dramedy Anora taking the top film prize and FX's historical epic Shōgun emerging as a big winner in the TV categories. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for honor

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Honored for his performance as legendary musician Pete Seeger in A Complete Unknown, Norton, 55, was previously recognized by the Critics Choice Awards as an individual nominee for 2014’s Birdman and as an ensemble winner for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Birdman.

— Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Williams has been recognized with 13 Grammys on 39 nominations, for work on his own and in collaboration with artists such as Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Janet Jackson.

— Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025