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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
Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored James with a blue-and-yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Just like every team gets to send one guy to the All-Star Game, every team should also be honored in some way with a trophy.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Legendary American underground cartoon artist Robert Crumb will also be honored with a major exhibition in Naples, described in a statement as one the cornerstones of this year’s edition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
He was also honored in the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Strong, who was honored as the AP Player of the Year on Thursday, had 12 points and 12 rebounds but went 4-for-16 from the field.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This year, The Mellon Foundation and the Jazz Foundation of America honored McPherson as a 2026 Jazz Legacies Fellow.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
As for who is honored, the number of men and women selected each year to participate is equal to the age of the monarch—so in 2026, 77-year-old Charles is expected to recognize 154 individuals (77 men and 77 women) total.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Be sure to visit the World Press Photo site to see all of the winning and honored images.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
He was also honored in the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored James with a blue-and-yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Just like every team gets to send one guy to the All-Star Game, every team should also be honored in some way with a trophy.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Legendary American underground cartoon artist Robert Crumb will also be honored with a major exhibition in Naples, described in a statement as one the cornerstones of this year’s edition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
He was also honored in the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Strong, who was honored as the AP Player of the Year on Thursday, had 12 points and 12 rebounds but went 4-for-16 from the field.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This year, The Mellon Foundation and the Jazz Foundation of America honored McPherson as a 2026 Jazz Legacies Fellow.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
As for who is honored, the number of men and women selected each year to participate is equal to the age of the monarch—so in 2026, 77-year-old Charles is expected to recognize 154 individuals (77 men and 77 women) total.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
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From a controversial flashpoint to a celebrated classic, Cruising has played many roles in gay culture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ari Hodara, a software engineer, is now the owner of the Spanish master’s 1941 Head of a Woman, depicting Picasso’s longtime muse and lover Dora Maar, a celebrated photographer and Surrealist in her own right.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dunwoody welcomed both a new restaurant and a new tea room, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was recognized for its food, a local purveyor of sweet treats announced new flavors for the World Cup and more of this week’s happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to the auction house’s listing, Francatelli was a secretary to fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon, who was famous for her dress designs in popular London, Paris, and New York salons.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Big Bear’s most famous bald eagle family is growing, and now the public has a chance to help choose the monikers for its newest members.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, general superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District, thanked volunteers and vendors for their efforts, noting Wicker Park was just one of 180 cleanup projects scheduled around the city this week.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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In an April 9 Instagram post, Paul thanked the people who have stood by her amid her legal troubles with Dakota.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The renowned blues harmonica player and his group, the Sons of Blues, have played at numerous Chicago Blues Festivals going back decades.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After a day of adventure, visitors can recharge at the town’s renowned craft breweries and hearty mountain cuisine, providing the perfect balance of activity and relaxation.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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San Francisco taqueria El Faro, credited with inventing the super burrito, may be forced to sell its restaurant, citing an extreme rent increase.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Caravaggio is credited with introducing chiaroscuro lighting — sharp contrasts between light and dark to create atmospheric scenes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pucker is a prominent collector and philanthropist in the Windy City, and is part of the Pritzker family, who created the Pritzker Prize, the most distinguished honor for architects.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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There have been five others since the mid-1800s in that area, noted Gary Griggs, a distinguished professor of Earth Sciences at UC Santa Cruz.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a whirlwind stretch where the Bruins were feted from coast to coast, the good times hit their peak at the draft, where the best team this season took its place among the best of all time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Claire Denis will be feted with the honorary Golden Carriage (Carrosse d’Or) award at the upcoming edition of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, its parent body the French Directors’ Guild (SRF) has announced.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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