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
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
That swing catapulted Aledo to the title game and helped give them an opportunity to honor the life of Martin on the UIL’s grandest stage in Round Rock.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Brent Lang, Variety, 2 June 2026
Fox made his first All-Star appearance, earned his first All-NBA honors as a Third Team selection and won the inaugural Clutch Player of the Year award.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
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Verb
All the properties—the new initiates and those who re-pledged, so to speak—were honored at an event at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris on June 2.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
That swing catapulted Aledo to the title game and helped give them an opportunity to honor the life of Martin on the UIL’s grandest stage in Round Rock.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Noun
Last month, the MPA presented filmmaker Steven Spielberg with the MPA America250 Award, a one-time honor recognizing his impact on American storytelling at CinemaCon.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 June 2026
Fox made his first All-Star appearance, earned his first All-NBA honors as a Third Team selection and won the inaugural Clutch Player of the Year award.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, and the UAE maintains an expansive commercial and military presence in the port city of Berbera.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Our partners recognize that local journalism and an informed citizenry are foundational for our society.—
Steve Coffman
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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There will be more local politicians who fail the integrity test and become treasonous to their constituents.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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From a parade of tall ships to a downtown block party to glimpse of some of our country’s iconic treasures under one roof, this is the time to celebrate the American Experiment.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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Others have noted that police have nabbed underground treasure seekers from time to time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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With the Premier League chip off their back and a squad liberated from the fear of failure, the opportunity of further glory awaits the Gunners.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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So far neither has covered itself in glory.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Copyright © 2026 by Sharon Blackie DR SHARON BLACKIE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Fox made his first All-Star appearance, earned his first All-NBA honors as a Third Team selection and won the inaugural Clutch Player of the Year award.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Built around recognition that is truly personalized and with benefits that are confirmed from the moment of booking, Diamond Reserve delivers a more elevated set of privileges for Hilton’s most frequent guests.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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McLaughlin also thanked the multi-disciplinary human trafficking team that helped with the case and supported the victims.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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In a farewell message shared on Instagram, management thanked the Dilworth community for its years of support without mentioning the reason for the closure.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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The organization has guided enough candidates through multiple cycles to approach these situations with both honesty and genuine optimism, identifying specifically what needs to change and executing adjustments with the same rigor applied to initial preparation.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Thomas Tuchel’s explanation for not taking Cole Palmer to the World Cup was brutal in its honesty.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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