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
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Verb
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More than 1,200 Britons have been recognized and are set to receive royal accolades for their work in a variety of industries in the 2025 honors list.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024 -
As the other five Bills defenders all remain in traffic not realizing the play is heading in the other direction quickly enough, Milano already recognized the fake pitch, shifted his weight and exploded toward the way Rodgers was rolling, seeing Adams about to be the target in the flat.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Thanks to the longevity of her career, Carey makes history with her latest champion and breaks a record previously held by another one of the most celebrated female performers of the last several decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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For one of the most celebrated movies of all time, another redemption arc is on the horizon.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Elsewhere in his speech, Farrell thanked The Penguin's creative team, his costars, and even someone on the craft services team.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Moore thanked her director Coralie Fargaet, her on-screen other-half Margaret Qualley, and people who have been with her over the last 30 years.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Comments poured in with fans praising the famous matriarch for her style and work ethic.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The pub dates back to the 1800s and is named after famous former area resident, the bridge and railway engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The renowned streamer was reportedly arrested in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this month and charged with criminal trespassing and evading arrest.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The latter is the founder of World Central Kitchen, who has became renowned for delivering food to people affected by war and humanitarian crises in Ukraine and Gaza.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The event will bestow the iconic BAFTA mask upon three distinguished honorees, marking only the sixth time that the BAFTA mask is awarded in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for BAFTA North America.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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Friendly House will grant each honoree a separate award for their distinguished efforts and accomplishments.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In India, the demands of blood and soil are now pitted against the exalted idea of a more secular country.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Most notable is Damian and his Tibetan singing bowls, which lull us into a dream-like state of exalted peace.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The documents viewed by The Tennessean do not make clear whether Ogles owes the law firms outstanding payments or is seeking reimbursement after already having paid them.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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