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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
Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 2 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
But in December last year, Goodell was an honored guest at the Genius Sports investor day.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
One of the Bengsons’ essential expressive modes is the wake, whether in the Celtic or Creole tradition — the raucous celebration while death is in the room as an honored guest.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The ceremony was held February 21, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California, and honored film, TV, and multimedia works.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2026
There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
When the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, one local fan will be there as an honored guest.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Paul Burton, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Nominations and voting give residents a say in which companies are honored each year.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
But we’re honored to follow in the storied American tradition of fighting to protect our rights as a small business.
—Ori Zohar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition to David’s Kindness award, the other recipients are people from San Diego, California; Ypsilanti, Michigan; and Riverside in Illinois, each of whom will be honored in the categories of Forgiveness, Empathy and Compassion.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
However, that detention request was not honored, and Jalloh was set free again, ICE told the Washington Examiner.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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, Fortune, 2 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
But in December last year, Goodell was an honored guest at the Genius Sports investor day.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
One of the Bengsons’ essential expressive modes is the wake, whether in the Celtic or Creole tradition — the raucous celebration while death is in the room as an honored guest.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The ceremony was held February 21, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California, and honored film, TV, and multimedia works.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2026
There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
When the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, one local fan will be there as an honored guest.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The plaques, which were more than 100 years old, honored many people including ministers from the early 1800s and American Revolutionary soldiers.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Nominations and voting give residents a say in which companies are honored each year.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
But we’re honored to follow in the storied American tradition of fighting to protect our rights as a small business.
—Ori Zohar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition to David’s Kindness award, the other recipients are people from San Diego, California; Ypsilanti, Michigan; and Riverside in Illinois, each of whom will be honored in the categories of Forgiveness, Empathy and Compassion.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
However, that detention request was not honored, and Jalloh was set free again, ICE told the Washington Examiner.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
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Followed by a screening of the celebrated 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, a project supported by both Sundance and SFFILM.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the most celebrated modern uses of pickles occurred during an NFL game in 2000 when the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Dallas Cowboys on a day when the temperature was a blistering 109 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Huston met Edwards during the 2026 NBA All Star Weekend, Edwards recognized Huston and even brought up the Rondo video.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Five months earlier, Johnson-Swartz had been recognized as one of seven finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The board game features historic and famous landmarks, including the Biltmore Hotel, the Venetian Pool and City Hall.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Simpson also said having her famous family there to support her helped push her through, even through the difficulty of long rehearsals under a heavy costume.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president also thanked other countries, such as Turkey and Indonesia, for stepping into to help with the war – while taking a hit at NATO.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the bottom half of the inning, after Merrill doubled, McGonigle appeared to compliment Merrill on his catch, which Merrill thanked him for.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the new global art world, significant new works by the most renowned artists often debuted in places like Havana and Johannesburg rather than in Paris or New York.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte credited him and maternal grandfather Jeff Foy for being big influences on her softball path.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The renderings are credited to Bermello Ajamil, a global architecture and engineering firm with offices in both New York and Florida.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Saudi Arabia is using its East-West pipeline, which stretches from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, to transfer about 5 million barrels per day out of the Gulf, said Michael Lynch, distinguished fellow at Energy Policy Research Foundation, a non-partisan institution focused on energy and economics.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Curtis Bradley, a distinguished service professor of law at the University of Chicago, told TIME that there is, at least, some precedent, citing President Jimmy Carter's withdrawal from a mutual defense treaty with Taiwan in 1978, which was formalized in 1980.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But there are also likely fears from Iranian soccer players about playing in a tournament abroad where they could be feted by an anti-regime diaspora while their families face threats back home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the documentary, Wambach was asked about being feted on the same stage as the two men’s sports legends.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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