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
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Koclanes said that he was honored to coach Bueckers and talked about how her mentality and approach as a teammate make her special.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Chay’s image earned top honors in the Aurorae category of the 2025 Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The Yankees said Trump was in attendance to honor first responders and others killed on 9/11.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Koclanes said that he was honored to coach Bueckers and talked about how her mentality and approach as a teammate make her special.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
On October 3, Athletes Unlimited will kick off the Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship, bringing together 44 elite domestic and international players to compete for the sport’s top honor.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Chay’s image earned top honors in the Aurorae category of the 2025 Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the father recognized the man.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Executive privilege allows the witness to withhold information from Congress to protect the integrity of the executive branch.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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On July 3, 2025, Guardians right-handed starter, Luis Ortiz was flagged by betting integrity firm IC360 for allegedly throwing a pair of pitches that received an unusual amount of gambling activity.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Treat them with the same care as your home, your investments, and your family treasures.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 33-year-old’s mind and body had been through a lot, to say the least, on the Lionesses’ rollercoaster ride to European glory.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The club’s current plight is a far cry from the Alex Ferguson glory days when United won a record 13 Premier League titles and was a two-time Champions League winner.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Gaga took home Artist of the Year at the VMAs, accepting her award at the start of the show before traveling from UBS Arena on Long Island to MSG in Manhattan for her show.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Similar arrangements were made with the skeleton crew and award-winning department heads.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Being able to travel is a great privilege, and that certainly isn't lost on Noack.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The actress is also quick to acknowledge her privilege as a mother with agency in her professional life.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Busta Rhymes champions late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Busta kept his remarks short and heartfelt, thanking his family and also taking the time to honor Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ who died earlier this year after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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This honesty, paired with a focus on the fundamentals, helped his students achieve realistic, incremental progress.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Somewhere in your honesty, someone else will find their courage—and that, more than any strategy or speech, is what transforms organizations.—
Marie Quintana,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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