Thesaurus results for HONOR GUARD

honor guard

noun

Definition of honor guard

as in defender

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Recent Examples of honor guard Xi later arrived at Pyongyang’s main square, where a military honor guard and thousands of people, including children carrying balloons and hopping, staged a welcoming ceremony. — ABC News, 7 June 2026 The event included Camp Pendleton Young Marines as the honor guard, Nico Marcolongo was the guest speaker, as well as Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and Guy McDermott, Post Commander for VFW Post 5431. — Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 The outdoor Mass drew hundreds and featured live music, a special reading and an honor guard from the Knights of Columbus. — Daily News, 25 May 2026 Putin’s plane landed in Beijing, where he was greeted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, an honor guard and youths in light blue shirts waving Chinese and Russian flags. — E. Eduardo Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for honor guard

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Noun

His development as a front-footed defender is a valuable asset.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
And what happens next should concern attackers and defenders alike.

— Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of defender

Noun

Addam and Seasmoke escort Syrax, which leaves Caraxes and Daemon to finish off Sheepstealer.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
That invasion, which saw the new barnacle outcompete other native species, was linked to New Zealand ships being held in English ports while awaiting convoy escorts.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of escort

Noun

The mayor often is accompanied by a bodyguard but was not Thursday.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Finally, there’s the Tower Penthouse Apartment, which occupies the top three floors of the hotel’s iconic tower and sleeps up to eight—not to mention a cozy single room for a traveling private chef or bodyguard.

— Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of bodyguard

Noun

On the same day, according to the JAAC, a convoy led by one of its leaders, Umar Nazir, was attacked by law enforcement.

— Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 26 July 2026
The final vehicles before the arrival of the race convoy are hurriedly rushed off-course, officials in dark blue polo shirts whistling them through.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of convoy

Noun

That is why millions of people now sleep with a ring, a watch or a smart bassinet nearby, quietly collecting sleep data all night long.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
For those who equate sport watches with rubber straps, the Hermès Cut is a nice entry point.

— Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of watch

Noun

State and local prosecutors would be able to sue chatbot operators for violating the measures, as well as parents or guardians of children who are harmed by companies that don’t follow them.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Young people who want access to algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications have to consent to their parent or legal guardian being notified.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

The man failed to comply with the deputies' orders and backed his vehicle into a patrol motorcycle.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 July 2026
The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued water safety tips Thursday after announcing the patrol has responded to 30 water fatalities in 2026, according to a news release.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of patrol

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