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
Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Kids' Choice Awards honor the best in entertainment, sports, music, and pop culture, all voted on by the fans on the Nickelodeon website.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
With the resounding legacy attached, the honor is only fitting.
—Nyla Stanford, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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All about helping his colleagues be seen as experts, promoting the players, and honoring the greats.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Kids' Choice Awards honor the best in entertainment, sports, music, and pop culture, all voted on by the fans on the Nickelodeon website.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Joko, also a junior, earned second-team All-Trinity League honors last season at Orange Lutheran.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
With the resounding legacy attached, the honor is only fitting.
—Nyla Stanford, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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Their relations date back to Pakistan's founding amid the United Kingdom's partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, with Iran being the second nation after the U.K. to recognize Pakistan's independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Peterka should also recognize that not every situation around the league will be as good for him as the one in Buffalo.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Regulatory Compliance And Auditing: Audit models developed by agencies like the IRS or GSA OIG can be applied across procurement and financial oversight processes in other agencies, promoting integrity and cost savings.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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If the happy memories some people deposit in the Antidote’s vaults are treasures, then so, in a sense, are the ones that could have brought justice.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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When word spreads about an ancient treasure ship discovered off the Korean coast, the uncle-nephew duo races against time and rival treasure hunters to claim their fortune.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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There is an acceptance that, somewhat unfairly, on the pitch, Messi’s time at the Parc des Princes will be defined by the failure to lead PSG to Champions League glory.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Several years of renovation were needed to bring back to its former glory this 17th- and 18th-century building, which had been a maternity ward then a hospital in the second half of the 20th century.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Representatives from these organizations were present to accept their awards and speak about the projects being funded.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Last year’s ceremony saw legendary pop duo Sparks receive the outstanding contribution to music award in honor of its illustrious five-decade career, while Neneh Cherry collected the innovator award.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
19 June 2025
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And, while very few expect Wales to get out of the group, or perhaps even win a single point in the process of trying, the lack of pressure is viewed as a privilege in the camp.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Authorities on Thursday rolled back restrictions at nine California prisons where privileges had been suspended and inmate movements restricted because of a statewide surge in violence.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Khalil also thanked those who have supported him during his months-long detention.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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Include templates for: thanking for feedback, answering a question, responding to a complaint, celebrating their win, and following up on their challenge.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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True partners build trust through honesty and action.—
Suresh Rajapakse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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