field of honor
noun phrase
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: a place where a duel is fought
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: a display (as of flags) symbolizing a battlefield to commemorate fallen service members
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Highlights include a field of honor, a daily flag ceremony, and a salute to heroes.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
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“Field of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20honor. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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