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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
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 28 May 2026
My colleagues Ellie Austin, Alyson Shontell and I were so honored to co-host a talking circle with Steinem at her home in Manhattan this week, bringing together members of the Fortune MPW community to talk about AI and its impact on business and society.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Bruce also had the lowest levels of stress hormone metabolites, was given priority access to the four central feeding stations on account of his rank, and even had a non-mate remove debris from his lower beak, the only individual in the circus to be so honored.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
No in-office president has been so honored — until now.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The library has moved to clarify that it was not named for Steve, but, in 1992, for his father Preston Tisch, an honored alum.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Speaking from orbit, Koch, surrounded by her fellow astronauts on the Artemis II mission—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—honored generations of pioneers, including Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who made the mission possible.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Be sure to visit the World Press Photo site to see all of the winning and honored images.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Threat to win 30 This is the 50th anniversary of Jones winning the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, the first Padres pitcher so honored.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
For 35 years, Deerfield Beach and BSO honored their contracts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Hosted by returning IndieWire favorite Dewayne Perkins on June 4 in Los Angeles, the TV edition of our biannual awards ceremony honored some of the most innovative creators and performers working on series today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
Wright was honored with a star on the CIA Memorial Wall at the CIA headquarters.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Last month, senior Moscow officials attended the inauguration of a war memorial complex in Pyongyang, where soldiers fighting for Russia were honored and a message from Putin was read aloud.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Food for Greater Elgin volunteer Mary Fontaine is one of 18 people across the Midwest to be honored with a Meijer Hunger Relief Hero Award.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The Achievement Award recipients will be honored at an event in Chicago as well as on stage with the Restaurant and Chef Award recipients, which will be held at the historic Lyric Opera.
—Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Molitor, Morris and Mauer, representing the Twins, will be honored in the order of their elections to the hall, followed by Stone.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Adjective
We are disappointed at this outcome and our inability to get Nina to long-term stability, as this has been a labor of love for the last 5 years, but remain honored to have played a role in supporting and highlighting incredible corners of the music community.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 28 May 2026
My colleagues Ellie Austin, Alyson Shontell and I were so honored to co-host a talking circle with Steinem at her home in Manhattan this week, bringing together members of the Fortune MPW community to talk about AI and its impact on business and society.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Bruce also had the lowest levels of stress hormone metabolites, was given priority access to the four central feeding stations on account of his rank, and even had a non-mate remove debris from his lower beak, the only individual in the circus to be so honored.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
No in-office president has been so honored — until now.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The library has moved to clarify that it was not named for Steve, but, in 1992, for his father Preston Tisch, an honored alum.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Speaking from orbit, Koch, surrounded by her fellow astronauts on the Artemis II mission—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—honored generations of pioneers, including Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who made the mission possible.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Be sure to visit the World Press Photo site to see all of the winning and honored images.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Threat to win 30 This is the 50th anniversary of Jones winning the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, the first Padres pitcher so honored.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bulochnikov-Paul, who serves as executive vp of communications at Disney Entertainment Television, was honored with the Medal of Hope at the event, in recognition of her battle with multiple sclerosis.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
For 35 years, Deerfield Beach and BSO honored their contracts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Hosted by returning IndieWire favorite Dewayne Perkins on June 4 in Los Angeles, the TV edition of our biannual awards ceremony honored some of the most innovative creators and performers working on series today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
Wright was honored with a star on the CIA Memorial Wall at the CIA headquarters.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Last month, senior Moscow officials attended the inauguration of a war memorial complex in Pyongyang, where soldiers fighting for Russia were honored and a message from Putin was read aloud.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Food for Greater Elgin volunteer Mary Fontaine is one of 18 people across the Midwest to be honored with a Meijer Hunger Relief Hero Award.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The Achievement Award recipients will be honored at an event in Chicago as well as on stage with the Restaurant and Chef Award recipients, which will be held at the historic Lyric Opera.
—Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Molitor, Morris and Mauer, representing the Twins, will be honored in the order of their elections to the hall, followed by Stone.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
Adjective
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The gruesome killings drew widespread attention after security video was made public in the country that relies heavily on its celebrated agriculture industry.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Those are the celebrated opening lines of the first part of Howl’s three parts and its footnoted coda, with that initial sentence running-on for seventy-eight frenetic lines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Visible from outer space, it is recognized as the largest living structure on Earth.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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One of Powell's relatives recognized him from screenshots of the surveillance video and turned him in.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Come evening, start your meal with the famous Mai Tai cocktail and the crunchy broccoli salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Following the discovery of Weston’s body, the family thanked those who had shared their story and aided in the search.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Attendee Christine Meczynski of Harwood Heights thanked all those who make local quality senior services accessible and possible.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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As a player, Roberto Carlos was renowned for his pace, positioning, and strength and his ability to shut down wingers, especially in one-on-one situations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Despite the quick start, Vegas did catch a major break on a fortunate bounce to cut the lead to 2-1, a goal that was credited to Shea Theodore.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Westmoreland credited a deluge of emails from residents with the resolution’s introduction.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Lloyd’s long and distinguished career as an inventor and entrepreneur included an early collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicist and Manhattan Project scientist Luis Alvarez at the former Radiation Laboratory, now the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, said that Middle Eastern allies of the United States recognize that Iran will likely use any money from sanctions relief to bolster its military capabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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He was feted by many friends and admirers.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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Taylor was also feted at the 25th annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2002.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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