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
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Nostalgia may surface with little warning, so honor it with a small ritual, then return to practical care.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The honorary naming followed years of work by advocates who wanted to rename a street in Chavez’s honor.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
On Tuesday night in Lille, Furevold-Boland was honored with the Woman in Series Award at international television festival Series Mania, recognizing her leadership and creative vision in the global TV landscape.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Nostalgia may surface with little warning, so honor it with a small ritual, then return to practical care.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
Still, the honor of being called to public service outweighs the risk, Conrad said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The honorary naming followed years of work by advocates who wanted to rename a street in Chavez’s honor.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
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This is entirely believable, in the sense that many people take years to recognize abuse.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Directors and managers were told to recognize the warning signs and approach contentious situations with calm, deliberate engagement.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Speak up to create results that show integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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His message centered heavily on election integrity, a theme that has become a cornerstone of his campaign.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Iranian movies have been among the treasures of world cinema long before the Oscars deigned to take notice, of course, and also before the Islamic Revolution installed the current regime, in 1979.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sean O’Byrne of the Downtown Council wrote in a letter that the project will grow the neighborhood and tax base while driving more development along Main Street and restoring an architectural treasure.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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China’s past glories may be recast as part of an extended narrative of dominance, and America’s eight-decade reign may come to be regarded as a mere blip.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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And, increasingly, the monthly prices for those services are making the glory days of the pay TV bundle seem that much more appealing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, on the other hand, is a natural waterway, and Tehran essentially wants to charge ships for the privilege of crossing it without being bombed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Serfdom came with a set of customary privileges and obligations, and serfs were often keen to assert their rights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The president also thanked other countries, such as Turkey and Indonesia, for stepping into to help with the war – while taking a hit at NATO.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Swift also spent a considerable amount of time thanking her fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Saint Harison released his EP Lost a Friend in 2023, the songs felt like diary entries set to velvet production, full of intimate spiraling and steeped in late-night honesty.—
Gabrielle Nicole Pharms,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jacobs is a real find as Matt, exhibiting a touch of honesty and authenticity that matches his co-star’s in every way.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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