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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
Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
In May 2025, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a plaque commemorating his 14 wins at the tournament.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Every permit has been issued, every request honored.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
An article published by the newspaper that honored her has been pulled down.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026
On Monday, Lemieux was honored at Montreal’s Bell Centre, carrying a ceremonial torch onto the ice before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final between the Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Martin was honored with the Icon Award at the WIE Canada event, which recognizes Canadian cultural achievements that advanced greater representation of women in the media and entertainment industry and artistic visions that reach global audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Andrés is the founder of the nonprofit World Central Kitchen and has been honored as Outstanding Chef and Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Standout companies will be honored in December 2026.
—Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 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
That helps explain why he was so touched to be honored with the statue that will forever stand outside Toni Stone Stadium.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
In May 2025, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a plaque commemorating his 14 wins at the tournament.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Every permit has been issued, every request honored.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
An article published by the newspaper that honored her has been pulled down.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026
On Monday, Lemieux was honored at Montreal’s Bell Centre, carrying a ceremonial torch onto the ice before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final between the Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Martin was honored with the Icon Award at the WIE Canada event, which recognizes Canadian cultural achievements that advanced greater representation of women in the media and entertainment industry and artistic visions that reach global audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Andrés is the founder of the nonprofit World Central Kitchen and has been honored as Outstanding Chef and Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Standout companies will be honored in December 2026.
—Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 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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What sometimes isn’t recognized is Romero’s ability to swing a bat.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 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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The agency thanked New Jersey law enforcement.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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McLaughlin also thanked the multi-disciplinary human trafficking team that helped with the case and supported the victims.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
29 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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