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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Tracey McLeod honored me with an opportunity to partner with her on aggressively growing the Branded Division business, with a focus on the Reebok brand and the license, Weebok by Reebok.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
In New York, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Venus Williams turned heads at the 2025 CFDA Awards, while Tracee Ellis Ross and Teyana Taylor were honored at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Beverly Hills.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
Pharrell Williams and Adidas have been honored with the Shoe of the Year award at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards for their collaboration, the Virginia Adistar Jellyfish.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Gill was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Serena Williams was honored this year, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Kerry Washington and Orlando Bloom were also snapped among attendees.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame five years later.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 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
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
The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored bands like Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Tracey McLeod honored me with an opportunity to partner with her on aggressively growing the Branded Division business, with a focus on the Reebok brand and the license, Weebok by Reebok.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
In New York, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Venus Williams turned heads at the 2025 CFDA Awards, while Tracee Ellis Ross and Teyana Taylor were honored at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Beverly Hills.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
Pharrell Williams and Adidas have been honored with the Shoe of the Year award at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards for their collaboration, the Virginia Adistar Jellyfish.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Gill was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Serena Williams was honored this year, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Kerry Washington and Orlando Bloom were also snapped among attendees.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame five years later.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
Adjective
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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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But along the way, some of that Bloomingdale’s DNA that made the store stand out, particularly the flagship, an internationally recognized, must-see destination with a global appeal, got lost.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Among the industry figures recognized this year is Taeko Saito, Senior VP of business development and strategies, Asia Pacific at EMPIRE, marking her first appearance on the list.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 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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His daughter, KayLeigh Nava, thanked the council for recognizing her father on the 20-year anniversary of his death.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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During his victory speech, Prabowo paid tribute to Suharto and thanked his ex-wife.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 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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In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.—
Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cava, however, had a bright spot to share with respect to low-income consumers, which Tolivar credited to the company’s pricing actions.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 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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Prior to getting the trophy, Gill will be feted with a special musical tribute, featuring performers yet to be announced.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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