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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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Recent Examples of honored
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
With 160 honored guests at the banquet, everything from the silverware to the seating was strategically arranged in advance.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Congratulations also go to Donna Novi of The Pastaria and her team for also being so honored.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
So honored and happy to have gotten to meet you and work with you.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
The honored piece is the Sail Sofa—an ode to open water and open horizons, conceived for anyone who equates home with possibility rather than walls.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Who better than the comedian son of a politician to oversee one of our most honored democratic traditions?
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Dead and Company celebrated 60 years of the Grateful Dead with concerts in San Francisco over the weekend — and John Mayer couldn’t be more honored to be part of the festivities.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
We are honored to carry forward his name and his spirit.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Back in June, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honored Abrams as the 2025 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award, honoring young songwriters.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
The timepieces of the evening deserve to be honored, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, more than a decade later, I am deeply honored to be able to present a show here in Florence.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The Michelin Guide recently made its way to Texas and honored seven Austin restaurants with stars in 2024.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Also set to be honored on the night are Adriyan Rae, Mike Merrill, Tosin Morohunfola, Gail Bean, and Shanice Williams.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lapka was named to the All-Pac-10 second team after the 1979 season, one of five USC players to be so honored.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
With 160 honored guests at the banquet, everything from the silverware to the seating was strategically arranged in advance.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Congratulations also go to Donna Novi of The Pastaria and her team for also being so honored.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
So honored and happy to have gotten to meet you and work with you.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
The honored piece is the Sail Sofa—an ode to open water and open horizons, conceived for anyone who equates home with possibility rather than walls.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Who better than the comedian son of a politician to oversee one of our most honored democratic traditions?
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Dead and Company celebrated 60 years of the Grateful Dead with concerts in San Francisco over the weekend — and John Mayer couldn’t be more honored to be part of the festivities.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Latin Music Week also coincides with the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air on Thursday, October 23 on Telemundo and Peacock, where Bad Bunny will be honored with the Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
We are honored to carry forward his name and his spirit.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Back in June, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honored Abrams as the 2025 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award, honoring young songwriters.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
The timepieces of the evening deserve to be honored, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, more than a decade later, I am deeply honored to be able to present a show here in Florence.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The Michelin Guide recently made its way to Texas and honored seven Austin restaurants with stars in 2024.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Also set to be honored on the night are Adriyan Rae, Mike Merrill, Tosin Morohunfola, Gail Bean, and Shanice Williams.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
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However, Curry earned praise for his performance and makeup, while Scott was recognized for the movie’s visuals and production design.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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That day, a former patient recognized her outside of the Town Center Mall in Marietta, according to local Fox affiliate WAGA-TV.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The celebrated sculptor, whose angular, gravity-defying figures are icons of modern art, spent his life exploring form, balance, and the spaces in between.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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The reversal ends months of speculation about the future of one of Kansas City’s most celebrated fine-dining spots.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her dad stoically waving on the jumbotron as Eilish thanked them and Finneas — her brother, co-writer and producer.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Recently, Chantelle Cameron, a former light-welterweight champion, publicly thanked Fitzpatrick for his management help.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Per Vogue, the proceedings also featured a famous cameo.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Among the timepieces soon to be up for sale is a one-of-a-kind timepiece Coppola designed alongside renowned watchmaker François-Paul Journe.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The raid shocked the nation and spurred questions about how one of the world’s most renowned museums could be robbed in broad daylight.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, Mendoza went 21-4 as Columbus’ starting QB in a distinguished prep career.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Somewhere on this wide spectrum of distinguished Duke alums Cooper Flagg will sit.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Having arrived at last at an exalted status, nothing would pry William from it.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite the manual’s exalted reputation, the magazine’s style sometimes diverged from its prescriptions.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shrinking earned a total of seven nominations at the 2025 Emmy Awards, including Ford's first-ever Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the third quarter, GM's outstanding shares were at 954 million, a 15% decline from a year earlier.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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