as in to recognize
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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as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards
the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day
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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city
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Recent Examples of honor
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Harry and Meghan were honored for their work with The Archewell Foundation Parents' Network, a community of families advocating for a safer digital landscape.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
After debuting at the Dallas International Film Festival, Due West recently picked up Best Feature Film honors at both the Burbank International Film Festival and the El Paso Film Festival over the weekend.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Each year, Nobel Prize winners are honored with a diploma, a gold medal, and a monetary award.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Harry and Meghan were honored for their work with The Archewell Foundation Parents' Network, a community of families advocating for a safer digital landscape.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, the honor underscores the company’s efforts to address microplastic pollution caused by the shedding of synthetic textiles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
After debuting at the Dallas International Film Festival, Due West recently picked up Best Feature Film honors at both the Burbank International Film Festival and the El Paso Film Festival over the weekend.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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Liam McNeeley was listed as one of the steals of the draft based on where he was selected, and Josh Longstaff was recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the league.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham Lincoln had signed more than two years earlier.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Oct. 2025
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There is professional integrity (as an analyst).—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beyond its monetary value, the treasure hoard holds significant historical importance, the press release concluded.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Foraging for Pawpaws Finding pawpaws feels a bit like finding hidden treasure.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Eric Decker will be back in Minneapolis on Saturday night for his Minnesota Golden Gophers' homecoming game, reliving the glory days.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The 1950s and 1960s would prove to be the start of the glory days of the luxury coupe in America, with the nation’s economy growing as fast as the ribbons of brand-new interstate being paved from sea to shining sea.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Nobel Prize in Physics remains widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the discipline.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The award will honor the best drama project selected from the MIA Drama Co-production Market & Pitching Forum, as chosen by a jury from Sony Pictures Television.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the key is to strike a balance between embracing opportunities that come your way while staying humble enough to recognize the privilege behind them and that others may have had to work much harder for the same chance.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cannabis, however, is not afforded this same privilege.—
Cynthia Salarizadeh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Out of each family only one will kindly say thank you or acknowledge the gift.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Out of each family, only one grandchild will kindly say thank you or acknowledge the gift.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Her honesty about the emotional toll of illness also landed powerfully.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lala’s journey of self-discovery is told with honesty, transparency, and urgency, giving voice to the emotions and choices that many young people and students often carry in silence.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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