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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.

Examples of honor in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
All those against: Steve Daines: The Montana Republican senator has wanted the Commanders to honor its old Native American emblem since May. Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 The legendary Dodgers pitcher died last month and was honored with a uniform patch displaying his name and number during the World Series. Jamie Barton, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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More than a year has passed since Neeley Family Distillery won that platinum honor, and its absinthe is steadily growing in popularity. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024 Her family created the Liberty German Scholarship Fund in her honor after her death. Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for honor 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
  • No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • On the ads side, some leaders — including the monetization integrity executive who sent the Trump message — have argued that relaxing the platform’s ban on political advertising would be an easy source of revenue growth for the company.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Risdon Beazley archive has a near-mythical status among treasure hunters and maritime historians alike.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its record 18 wins at the Emmy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in September, Japanese director Takeshi Fukunaga was caked in mud and sweat in a small village on Hokkaido.
    Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The event that transformed the election was billed as the capstone to a movement bound for glory: The Oct. 27 rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Trump’s home city of New York, before rowdy audience of 20,000.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Simply by virtue of being an HBO drama with good viewership numbers, The Penguin is at least going to be in the awards conversation.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • For achieving such a broad impact on the computing world, the 2024 Apple Mac mini with M4 Pro earns a hearty Editors’ Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Exercise the privilege of living in a democracy and vote.
    Margie Warrell, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Details on guest amenities, room types, theme park privileges, and more is expected in the coming months.
    Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • So, thank you Google for giving users a choice between sizes without having to sacrifice performance.
    Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Although he’s never been a ham (most of the stage banter was thank yous and recognizing the musicians and crew), Gilmour’s charisma shined during the songs.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Credibility also hinges on the expert's demeanor, honesty, and impartiality, as any sign of bias or uncertainty can undermine the strength of their testimony.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Just be mindful not to overwhelm others with your unfiltered honesty.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024

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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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