Synonyms of honored

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adjective

as in celebrated

Related Words

• celebrated
• famous
• renowned
• distinguished
• exalted
• outstanding
• glorious
• famed
• reputable
• eminent
• notable
• illustrious
• noteworthy
• prestigious
• superior
• noble
• luminous
• signal
• star
• notorious
• infamous
• redoubtable
• dominant
• bright
• preeminent
• paramount
• predominant
• astral

Dissimilar Words

• insignificant
• minor
• unimportant
• average
• mediocre
• inferior
• obscure
• unsung
• uncelebrated

honored

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verb

past tense of honor

as in recognized

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recognized
• thanked
• credited
• celebrated
• feted
• congratulated
• commemorated
• acknowledged
• commended
• praised
• saluted
• complimented
• cited
• applauded
• cheered
• extolled
• lauded
• hailed
• memorialized
• acclaimed
• touted
• observed
• laureated
• glorified
• felicitated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humbled
• dishonored
• shamed
• humiliated
• disgraced
• discredited
• slandered
• maligned
• defamed
• libeled
• condemned
• denounced
• hissed
• jeered
• booed
• hooted
• damned
• censured
• ridiculed
• mocked
• bad-mouthed
• reprobated
• slighted
• put down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of honored

Adjective

The beloved songwriter, recording artist, actor and businesswoman was an honored musician, earning 10 Grammy Awards and 10 Country Music Assn. — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

The soprano sang on nearly two dozen Top 40 singles on Billboard’s R&B chart and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 with the Vandellas as the second all-female group to be so honored. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

With five wins out of eight nominations at the Early Emmys, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was by far the most honored late-night show. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

The league will announce the 2026 Pro Bowl class in December, and the honored players will gather for a celebration in Los Angeles during the February weekend when past Pro Bowl games were held. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Joe’s name deserves an honored place in Maryland’s political history. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026

There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Beyond honored to be Ted Lasso’s laptop background, as seen in the newest episode. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

In addition to Nicolas Winding Refn and Takashi Shimizu, other honored guests include Canadian Trailblazer Award winner, Indie Maverick Award recipient Don Hertzfeldt, and Denis-Héroux Award winners Robert Lepage and Louise Portal. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Verb

He had just been honored by the Queen of England with a CBE for his contribution to fashion. — Grace Coddington, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

Organizers said in a statement on Instagram that guests who were turned away will have their tickets honored this weekend on Friday and Sunday, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping was honored with a state dinner at the White House. — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Also, as previously announced, Susan Sarandon will be honored by the Rome Film Festival’s independently run Alice in the City sidebar, which is dedicated to films for children and youth. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Phil was also a rugby player, and his former club honored him with a moment of silence during a match last weekend. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

In this way, dress is thoughtfully honored, much as Parks’ lens honored time — as a powerful, nonsecular witness to history. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Donna Smith, McAuley’s first coach, and a few members of the first state championship team were honored before Friday’s match. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

On the eve of a milestone album, country music legend Randy Travis will be honored by his native Union County on Saturday at the music festival named in his honor. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026