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
Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and more will also reunite on stage to honor the franchise.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 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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The year’s biggest prize, the Ultimate Icon Award, will honor four Black entertainers who have made history with their success: singer Mariah Carey, actor and singer Jamie Foxx, gospel singer Kirk Franklin and rapper Snoop Dogg.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and more will also reunite on stage to honor the franchise.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 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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This new list will recognize the world’s leading higher education institutions based on academic performance, student outcomes, and the institutional learning environment.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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Shaw rightly calls out the bad players and their complete lack of integrity when dealing with their unsustainable bloated budgets.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Since 2021, Rwanda has invested great blood and treasure into its Congo intervention.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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What treasures were destroyed in 477 when the Imperial Library in Constantinople, which supposedly contained 120,000 texts, went up in flames!—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Now a consortium of investors that includes the former Yoox Net-a-porter Group chairman and chief executive officer Federico Marchetti plans to restore the hotel to its former glory.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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View Comments Now one of Europe’s grandest hotels is being restored to its former glory.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Last month, Breakfast clinched the first BAFTA award in its history for its coverage of the Post Office scandal.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
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Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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His passion for racing, commitment to his team, and love for the sport left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Levi had enjoyed sofa privileges in Altadena, but those rights did not travel with him.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 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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Imagine male leaders modeling emotional honesty instead of bravado.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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How to take care of the person next to you with out expecting anything in return, how to find beauty in the darkest of places, and how to live life as your truest self with honesty and pride.—
Maggie Kreienberg,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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