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

Definition of honor

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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noun

ˈä-nər

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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The museum can become a place of truth, healing and civic pride, but only if the agreement is honored and Eatonville is trusted to own, operate and tell its story. — John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Par was honored for helping authorities identify and convict a man who fatally shot a 17-year-old boy and seriously wounded his cousin in Baldwin Hills more than four years ago. — City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

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Watch out for sophomore Kymani Williams, headed for All-City honors. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 My own experience with the people at this firm was one of professionalism, honor, hard work, compassion for clients and a 75+ year dedication to community service. — Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for honor

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As of August, Maroma officially begins to accommodate guests again following a soft opening, and those familiar with the property will recognize many of the same staff, many of whom possess an encyclopedic knowledge of the hotel and wider region.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Subsequent drills eliminate even more candidates, but not Shannon (Shannon Hayes), a local Richmond soccer enthusiast whom Ted recognizes and greets by name.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

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Election integrity has become a key policy priority under Trump throughout the summer, as the president has repeatedly called for the passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and a photo ID to vote.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Her reputation for excellence and the utmost integrity is well-earned.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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Hong Kong — There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The Jabara family loaded themselves and their treasure of berries into Sam’s black Dodge truck and headed back toward Mancelona.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasure

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But the island’s class divide isn’t just about dirt bike races for glory and bonfire fistfights anymore.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The program rehired Rich Rodriguez, who sparked those 2000s glory days and had the Mountaineers one win away from the BCS title game in 2007, to get the program back on track.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glory

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The team finished its competitive season in June at the Sunshine State Games in Ocala, where the Novice category won first place and earned the high-point award.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Friedman, an award-winning social psychologist whose research has been featured by in the New York Times, Bloomberg, and the Harvard Business Review, has built a career testing management folklore against behavioral science.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of award

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The two of them seem united by their need to prove themselves in a world of white men afforded the privilege and flexibility to be far more eccentric.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Buy your sweet potatoes early, don't be surprised if the sizes look different than you're used to, and expect to pay a bit more for the privilege.

— Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of privilege

Verb

Please join me in thanking Chuck for his leadership, meaningful contributions and impact.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Fans and community members expressed heartbreak in response to the longtime bookstore’s social media post, with some thanking the store for its years of service and others reminiscing about fond memories of the location.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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