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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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Recent Examples of honored
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Bruce also had the lowest levels of stress hormone metabolites, was given priority access to the four central feeding stations on account of his rank, and even had a non-mate remove debris from his lower beak, the only individual in the circus to be so honored.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
No in-office president has been so honored — until now.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The library has moved to clarify that it was not named for Steve, but, in 1992, for his father Preston Tisch, an honored alum.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Speaking from orbit, Koch, surrounded by her fellow astronauts on the Artemis II mission—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—honored generations of pioneers, including Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who made the mission possible.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Be sure to visit the World Press Photo site to see all of the winning and honored images.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Threat to win 30 This is the 50th anniversary of Jones winning the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, the first Padres pitcher so honored.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But in December last year, Goodell was an honored guest at the Genius Sports investor day.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The students were honored at a pep rally Friday and will be treated to a lunch field trip next week at a restaurant of their choosing.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA).
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Jones was honored for her medal during the Pentagon ceremony.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
William Rumuly, director of the Fort Worth Municipal Court, wouldn’t say if that request is being honored.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Joshi was honored for bringing in new audiences, creating community among music lovers in Naperville, and supporting the orchestra’s public performances and its education in schools, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Last fall he was feted at a gala dinner held by Jewish Federation Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where he was honored for his commitment to the Jewish community in the face of historical rates of antisemitism.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
In January 2025, it was announced that Ichiro would be honored with a statue commemorating his legendary batting stance, according to the MLB.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
My colleagues Ellie Austin, Alyson Shontell and I were so honored to co-host a talking circle with Steinem at her home in Manhattan this week, bringing together members of the Fortune MPW community to talk about AI and its impact on business and society.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Bruce also had the lowest levels of stress hormone metabolites, was given priority access to the four central feeding stations on account of his rank, and even had a non-mate remove debris from his lower beak, the only individual in the circus to be so honored.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
No in-office president has been so honored — until now.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The library has moved to clarify that it was not named for Steve, but, in 1992, for his father Preston Tisch, an honored alum.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Speaking from orbit, Koch, surrounded by her fellow astronauts on the Artemis II mission—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—honored generations of pioneers, including Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who made the mission possible.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Be sure to visit the World Press Photo site to see all of the winning and honored images.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Threat to win 30 This is the 50th anniversary of Jones winning the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, the first Padres pitcher so honored.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But in December last year, Goodell was an honored guest at the Genius Sports investor day.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Maurice and Jammy Davies honored their daughter Chelsea’s wishes and donated her liver to a Connecticut man named Patrick.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The students were honored at a pep rally Friday and will be treated to a lunch field trip next week at a restaurant of their choosing.
—Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA).
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Jones was honored for her medal during the Pentagon ceremony.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
William Rumuly, director of the Fort Worth Municipal Court, wouldn’t say if that request is being honored.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Joshi was honored for bringing in new audiences, creating community among music lovers in Naperville, and supporting the orchestra’s public performances and its education in schools, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Last fall he was feted at a gala dinner held by Jewish Federation Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where he was honored for his commitment to the Jewish community in the face of historical rates of antisemitism.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
In January 2025, it was announced that Ichiro would be honored with a statue commemorating his legendary batting stance, according to the MLB.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
Adjective
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The menu is an homage to the most celebrated Peruvian dishes, with big platters of ceviche and tiradito, saltados and rice with chicken, beef and seafood.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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David Vanacore was the most celebrated composer of the evening, picking up the Golden Note Award for his entire career, but also getting the annual kudos that have regularly become his due on top of the lifetime achievement honor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Armenia was reliant on its close alliance with Russia for the first three decades of its existence, ensuring its protection against Azerbaijani attempts to take Nagorno-Karabakh, which was internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but under the de facto control of Armenia.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steven Hager, writing in the Village Voice, in 1982, gave the burgeoning scene in the Bronx the reportorial treatment, widely recognized as the first major newspaper acknowledgment of the turntable innovation that was happening uptown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Marc thanked Vivian and the rest of her team, and, for a moment, the cast and crew ate together in silence.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ron Book, chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, thanked the sheriff’s office for its response to the shooting in a statement to the Miami Herald.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Danish archaeologists recently uncovered a ship that was battered by the forces of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson — one of the most renowned naval commanders of his time.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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For the climbing crowd, Mount Rainier is renowned.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kempthorne, a moderate Republican, was elected mayor of Boise in 1985 at age 34, and he was credited with revitalizing the downtown by securing an agreement to build a convention center and promoting other development.—
Gene Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Word of mouth drew droves to his pop-up starting in 2020, and he’s credited with kickstarting South Florida’s obsession with smash-burger joints.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The honor of speaking at this distinguished ceremony is usually given to an eminent writer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Congressman David Scott moved our state forward over half a century of distinguished public service – from working to bolster farmers and rural communities to putting health care in reach for children across our state.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last fall he was feted at a gala dinner held by Jewish Federation Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where he was honored for his commitment to the Jewish community in the face of historical rates of antisemitism.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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She will be feted alongside the Emerging Talent Awardee, Italian filmmaker Margherita Spampinato, during the official Women In Motion Awards ceremony on May 17.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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