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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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Ask a famous writer how they do what they do, and “Bird by Bird” will likely get honorable mention.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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 bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” Musk said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

"We're doing a big investigation... I'm going to be watching over it and I want to very honorable and honest investigation and I have to see it myself."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

He was given a briefcase and his honorable discharge papers, and fed a steak dinner.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.