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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
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
With 160 honored guests at the banquet, everything from the silverware to the seating was strategically arranged in advance.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Congratulations also go to Donna Novi of The Pastaria and her team for also being so honored.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
During the event, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be honored with the inaugural Charlie Kirk legacy award.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
But despite the lack of Fall Classic combatants, there were plenty of intriguing elements to the awards, which honored 20 players from the National and American leagues.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The guide also honored sustainability leaders with new Green Star designations, including January in Franklin, recognized for its innovation, leadership, zero-waste kitchen and commitment to local sourcing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
In 1994, he was also honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
That was followed by appearances at the 2025 Met Gala, walking the runway at Vogue World 2025 and being honored at Art Basel Paris.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye and Lenny Waronker will also be honored.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Kennedy was honored but skeptical.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Lapka was named to the All-Pac-10 second team after the 1979 season, one of five USC players to be so honored.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
With 160 honored guests at the banquet, everything from the silverware to the seating was strategically arranged in advance.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Congratulations also go to Donna Novi of The Pastaria and her team for also being so honored.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
This year’s festival also honored a host of industry icons and rising stars.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
During the event, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be honored with the inaugural Charlie Kirk legacy award.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
But despite the lack of Fall Classic combatants, there were plenty of intriguing elements to the awards, which honored 20 players from the National and American leagues.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The guide also honored sustainability leaders with new Green Star designations, including January in Franklin, recognized for its innovation, leadership, zero-waste kitchen and commitment to local sourcing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
In 1994, he was also honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
That was followed by appearances at the 2025 Met Gala, walking the runway at Vogue World 2025 and being honored at Art Basel Paris.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye and Lenny Waronker will also be honored.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Kennedy was honored but skeptical.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
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Thanksgiving, one of America’s most celebrated holidays, is known for its nostalgic flavors, like turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, though, given that the drama's co-creator is Taylor Sheridan, the celebrated writer and producer known for shows such as Yellowstone, its prequels 1883 and 1923, and Mayor of Kingstown.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The meeting was widely attended by investment firms, hedge funds, and others interested in future business in Venezuela, said Rafael de la Cruz, the director of the US office of Machado and Edmundo González Urritia, who is recognized by the US as the winner of the last Venezuelan election.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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These refugees were overwhelmingly keen to return to their old homes—a right recognized by the UN in General Assembly Resolution 194 but continuously denied by Israel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At the groundbreaking, Allen Kashani, senior project manager at Tri Pointe Homes, thanked the partners who have been instrumental in the project, consultants like Schmidt Design Group and Leppert Engineering, who have been with them since the community’s first home was built in 2002.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Larson, the only Asian American to race full-time in NASCAR, has not won a race since May, totaling 24 consecutive races but thanked his crew chief Cliff Daniels for keeping the team together.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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North Carolina is renowned for its music, creativity, and breathtaking mountain views, but its large-scale artworks offer another compelling reason to visit the state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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While ski resorts can be found all over the continent, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Norway are particularly renowned for their ski-friendly climates, terrain, and infrastructure.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lurie has often credited Roseman for his role in leading the franchise into a golden era that has included three Super Bowl appearances since 2017, and two victories.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Mamdani’s political success is largely credited to a media-savvy campaign that centered affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities, with Mamdani vowing to levy New York’s ultra-rich to pay for childcare, transportation, and even grocery stores.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two-time Ivy League graduate and distinguished attorney has already penned multiple books that topped The New York Times bestsellers list.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the backdrop, Israel’s IDFA ties go back to the early years of the festival’s creation in 1988 by former long-time head Ally Derks, who was feted with a Lifetime Achievement Award by DocAviv in 2007.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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And Moura, a Brazilian, and Reinsve, a Norwegian, are being feted for performances in films made in their own respective countries and languages, namely The Secret Agent and Sentimental Value.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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