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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
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
Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Busta Rhymes also took the stage for a medley of his songs before he was honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025
In 2014, Osbourne was honored by the EMAs – the European spinoff of the VMAs – with a Global Icon Award.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The future of Maryland wine is being written in real time, and we're honored to be part of the story.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Novak is currently at the Venice Film Festival, where she is being honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The following year, Jones was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Busta Rhymes also took the stage for a medley of his songs before he was honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025
In 2014, Osbourne was honored by the EMAs – the European spinoff of the VMAs – with a Global Icon Award.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The future of Maryland wine is being written in real time, and we're honored to be part of the story.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Novak is currently at the Venice Film Festival, where she is being honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
Verb
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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She is recognized for her service work teaching digital literacy to protect seniors from cybercrime.—
TIME PR,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the appearance of a celebrated Beatle, that moment also had roots in the past.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Eufy Marswalker and RoboVac Omni S2 This is the famous stair climber.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Beethoven's Ninth, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Some classical music organizations would save Beethoven's famous symphony for the final program of the season to end with a big splash.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the center of it lies the cast bronze Caryatid, circa 1870, attributed to French sculptor Louis-Félix Chabaud, who is renowned for his sculptures at the Louvre and the Palais Garnier opera house.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Netflix’s new film Inspector Zende dramatizes the relentless pursuit of Charles Sobhraj by Madhukar Zende, one of India’s most renowned police officers.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following compilation, our expert panel of distinguished cloud industry veterans conducts the evaluation and ranking process, with these leaders also empowered to suggest additional companies for consideration.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, distinguished Russian navy crew members assigned to the Yasen-M-class cruise missile submarine Krasnoyarsk were awarded medals and promoted to higher military ranks.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meet her siblings Being a Supreme Court justice brings with it somber black robes and an exalted status.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Riefenstahl held a unique place on an exalted stage until her death in 2003, photographing Mick and Bianca Jagger for The Sunday Times as well as Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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