as in celebrated
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of honored
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
If topics feel heavy, suggest a pause and return with notes so feelings stay honored while plans keep moving toward real stability that everyone understands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Very few people have been so honored.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Together, the five inductees make up this year’s class of honored athletes.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Or, peep Dogale Confraternita del Baccalà Mantecato’s full list of honored restaurants here.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In the following weeks, Chinese media visited the center to report on how its then president had been honored by Xi’s reply.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackson's mentees also honored his legacy by organizing on issues such as voting rights, economic inequality and political organizing in the weeks after his passing.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Harrison Ford was honored with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, a prize presented with warm sarcasm by Woody Harrelson.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
They will be fully honored under the name change.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The Association of Corporate Counsel’s DFW Chapter and The Texas Lawbook honored Blevins with the 2025 DFW Corporate Counsel Award for General Counsel of the Year for a Small Legal Department.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Brendan was honored to receive the 2022 New Jersey Sportswriter of the Year award from the National Sports Media Association.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Briefs are for businesses in Northwest Arkansas that are new, have moved or closed, opened a new branch, changed owners or have been honored by an independent organization.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
If topics feel heavy, suggest a pause and return with notes so feelings stay honored while plans keep moving toward real stability that everyone understands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Very few people have been so honored.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Together, the five inductees make up this year’s class of honored athletes.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Or, peep Dogale Confraternita del Baccalà Mantecato’s full list of honored restaurants here.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Since his death last month, Jackson’s family and allies have honored the late reverend with commemorations, community service and demonstrations in an effort to continue his work.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In the following weeks, Chinese media visited the center to report on how its then president had been honored by Xi’s reply.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackson's mentees also honored his legacy by organizing on issues such as voting rights, economic inequality and political organizing in the weeks after his passing.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Harrison Ford was honored with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, a prize presented with warm sarcasm by Woody Harrelson.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
They will be fully honored under the name change.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The Association of Corporate Counsel’s DFW Chapter and The Texas Lawbook honored Blevins with the 2025 DFW Corporate Counsel Award for General Counsel of the Year for a Small Legal Department.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Brendan was honored to receive the 2022 New Jersey Sportswriter of the Year award from the National Sports Media Association.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Briefs are for businesses in Northwest Arkansas that are new, have moved or closed, opened a new branch, changed owners or have been honored by an independent organization.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
Adjective
-
The roof of his celebrated Restaurant Mestizo, also in the capital city, is supported by huge load-bearing stones from a local quarry; his Pite House, a residence in nearby Papudo, sits nestled on a cliffside that shelters it from prevailing winds.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Missing the celebrated reopening by only a few days, we were taken nearby to a smaller version, appropriately called Mini Kariakoo Market.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Management, led by founder and chief executive Kayden Ressel, voluntarily recognized its workers’ efforts to join Actors’ Equity.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
For the next 16 weeks, the man behind one of the most famous restaurants in the world was going to work with his 130-member team at the five-acre compound to create multi-course meals costing $1,500 a seat.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Its Healing Hair Oil is its most famous product, but with its reparative and growth-promoting benefits, the Damage Reverse Serum deserves to be in the spotlight, too.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Gosling thanked Kenan Thompson for coming out to support him.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
-
In a social media post later Thursday, Noem thanked Trump for the new appointment.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Edebiri plays Catherine, a brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle) who is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Two of the most renowned coaches in Colorado high school girls basketball history face off in Thursday night’s Final Four when Highlands Ranch’s Caryn Jarocki takes on Denver East’s Carl Mattei.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The vocalist credited his love for Boston’s original frontman Brad Delp and his desire to sing along with him on the radio for helping to develop his own singing voice.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Before the semifinal, Julian credited Sierra Canyon’s strength and again compared the challenge to scaling Mount Everest.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The Humbert School was the creation of its director, John Cooney, a distinguished journalist and major historian.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Dennis Ross is the counselor and a distinguished fellow at the Washington Institute.—
Dennis Ross,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
At the same time, head coach Ben Johnson and Williams are being feted as maybe the league’s next great coach-QB combo.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Jackson will be feted at the festival’s opening ceremony on Tuesday, May 12.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
