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honorable — 1 Honorable, honorary are sometimes not clearly distinguished. Honorable commonly applies to something which is worthy of honor (as in being noble, high minded, or highly commendable) {an honorable calling} {honorable service} It is also used as… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
honorable — adj. AE; BE spelling: honourable honorable to + inf. (it is not honorable to deceive them with false promises) … Combinatory dictionary
Honorable — Hon or*a*ble, a. [F. honorable, L. honorabilis.] 1. Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious. [1913 Webster] Thy name and honorable family. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. High minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
honorable mention — noun count or uncount an honor given in a competition to someone or something that has not won a prize but deserves official praise … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Honorable Mention — Infobox Military Award name=Honorable Mention caption=The Crown of Honorable Mention on the Decoration for Important Military Acts. awarded by= type= Military award eligibility= for= For exceptional display of bravery, but not yet eligible yet… … Wikipedia
honorable — hon|or|a|ble [ anərəbl ] adjective * an honorable person is someone who deserves respect because they behave according to high moral standards: Your father was an honorable man. a. used for referring to deals or arrangements that deserve to be… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Honorable Service lapel pin — The Honorable Service Lapel Pin was an award given to United States military service members who were discharged under honorable conditions during World War II. The award was sometimes slangily called the Ruptured duck. [ Talento, Catherine.… … Wikipedia
honorable mention — noun An award or recognition given to something that does not make it to a higher standing but is worth mentioning in an honorable way … Wiktionary
honorable mention — noun Date: 1862 a distinction conferred (as in a contest or exhibition) on works or persons of exceptional merit but not deserving of top honors … New Collegiate Dictionary
honorable mention — a citation conferred on a contestant, exhibit, etc., having exceptional merit though not winning a top honor or prize. [1865 70] * * * … Universalium
