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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
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
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
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The morning after he was honored by the Rotary Club, Cole discussed his life, including his memories of the Great Depression, during an interview with The Sacramento Bee at a senior home in Land Park.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The company should have honored its guarantee without the runaround.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The players overwhelmingly forfeited the game, which the district honored, according to the school's statement.
—Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The soccer legend received his Walk of Fame star in a ceremony on Friday, where he was honored by his wife Victoria Beckham and fellow Walk of Famer Tom Cruise.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Smith’s boyfriend of two years, Patryk Tusinski, honored her in a social media post.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
For 35 years, Deerfield Beach and BSO honored their contracts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Adjective
Xi and Kim last met in September, when the North Korean leader was an honored guest among a host of global leaders at a military parade in Beijing.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
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
Verb
Yet many of the women honored at this year's Tony Awards chose to redirect attention elsewhere.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The morning after he was honored by the Rotary Club, Cole discussed his life, including his memories of the Great Depression, during an interview with The Sacramento Bee at a senior home in Land Park.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The company should have honored its guarantee without the runaround.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The players overwhelmingly forfeited the game, which the district honored, according to the school's statement.
—Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The soccer legend received his Walk of Fame star in a ceremony on Friday, where he was honored by his wife Victoria Beckham and fellow Walk of Famer Tom Cruise.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Smith’s boyfriend of two years, Patryk Tusinski, honored her in a social media post.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
For 35 years, Deerfield Beach and BSO honored their contracts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
Adjective
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From prison kitchens to becoming one of the most celebrated chefs in Los Angeles, two-time James Beard Award nominee is reopening his acclaimed restaurant, Alta Adams.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Evoking the scale and precision of the most celebrated Russian novelists, Daniyal Mueenuddin’s debut is a modern history of Pakistan told in four distinct parts, each of which follows a different main character with specific ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The honorees included Mathieu Lupien as the inaugural recipient of the Mathieu Lupien Technology Advisory Volunteer of the Year Award, and six Standing Ovation recipients recognized for achievements in personal financial planning and technology advisory services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Even though 2025 writing/directing nominees Hacks, Abbott, and The Bear should all draw plenty of support once again, both the Writing for a Comedy and Directing for a Comedy categories have recognized at least one first-year show in 11 of the last 12 years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The property is famous for thermal baths fed by a spring discovered by medieval hunters, and holds six collective Michelin stars across its restaurants.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Instead, the couple invited a lot of non-famous people, some of whom don’t even know the couple that well.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
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In a Facebook post announcing that Woessner had been found alive, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office thanked the agencies that assisted in the search and investigation.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Diesel — who starred in the debut film with Paul, before the actor died at 40 in a fatal 2013 car crash — thanked Meadow for attending in an emotional speech before the screening.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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One of its main attractions is the Corales Golf Course, located in the Puntacana Resort and home to renowned tournaments such as the PGA Tour.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Lenny, a grieving 15-year-old girl, is sent to a renowned Pacific Northwest boarding school on a scholarship where she is drawn into a secret society known to shape the school's greatest and most notorious students.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Federal tax returns filed last May had credited Cohen with more than $3 million in reportable compensation in her first year on the job, $1 million of which was used to buy out Cohen from her Washington contract.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Malakhi Simmons, vice president of IATSE Local 728, who spoke on behalf of the California IATSE Council, credited Bass with helping secure film and television tax incentives and working with industry stakeholders to address production challenges.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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An assemblage of distinguished jurists, Ivy League professors, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and theologians sat around me in a half circle.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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What distinguished Didion is her style, so carefully milled as to be not noticed at first.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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They will be joined by a host of Italian stars including Oscar-nominee Giancarlo Giannini (The Seduction of Mimi, Casino Royale), who will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as Franco Nero and Michele Placido who will feted with festival awards.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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On May 13, luxury womenswear brand Scarlett Gasque feted the opening of its new Meatpacking District boutique.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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