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Definitions

honorable

[on-er-uh-buhl] / ˈɒn ər ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
reputable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conscientious distinguished ethical honest illustrious law-abiding noble principled reliable respectable righteous sincere straightforward trustworthy virtuous
WEAK
acclaimed celebrated chivalrous dependable eminent esteemed faithful forthright high-principled honored just knightly notable of good repute on the up and up sterling truthful unstained upright
Antonyms
STRONGEST
corrupt deceptive devious dishonest immoral irresponsible lowly unethical unjust unreliable untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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Her work on an investigative series into Brazil’s deadly dam collapse won a 2019 Sabew and received an Overseas Press Club of America honorable mention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

“It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy,” Musk said on the call.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

With another team, he shared an honorable mention by the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting for a series on key counties in swing states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

“It’s time to bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” Musk said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

Her mother had once told her a story about how Arjuna was so honorable that he agreed to a twelve-year exile in the forest just to keep his word.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi