Noble
Noble adjective - Following the accepted rules of moral conduct.
Usage example: his noble behavior even as he was being unjustly attacked by his political opponents
Virtuous is a synonym for noble in honest topic. In some cases you can use "Virtuous" instead an adjective "Noble", when it comes to topics like dignified, worthy, righteous, elevated.
Virtuous
Virtuous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: virtuous behavior is its own reward
Noble is a synonym for virtuous in good topic. You can use "Noble" instead an adjective "Virtuous", if it concerns topics such as honest, scrupulous, elevated, meritorious.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Central Theme: Grey and Gray Morality — your heroes are not all that virtuous or noble at times, and their enemies are not cardboard cut-out evil.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy XII -
Animal Stereotypes / Good Animals, Evil Animals: We have virtuous and noble lions and eagles, peace-loving gorillas, aggressive and villainous crocodiles, sinister thieving ravens, and savage, pack-oriented wolves.
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Added to that, he obsessively hunts down Miyamoto Usagi, a virtuous and noble individual.
Source: Obliviously Evil
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