Legion of Honor

noun phrase

: a French order conferred as a reward for civil or military merit

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At a ceremony held at the French Embassy during the Berlin Film Festival, Unifrance’s managing director Daniela Elstner was elevated to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor for her decades-long commitment to championing French cinema worldwide. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026 In 2021, Jackson received France's highest order of merit, the Commander of the Legion of Honor. Patricio Chile, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 The show, part of GQ Bowl, was livestreamed from the Legion of Honor museum in the City by the Bay. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026 The show took place at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor museum. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Legion of Honor

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Legion of Honor was in 1802

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“Legion of Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Legion%20of%20Honor. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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