as in to recognize
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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as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards
the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day
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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city
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Recent Examples of honor
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2021, the year after the traffic stop, the two officers were honored by the Exchange Club of Aurora as 2020 Aurora Police Officers of the Year for protecting a young mother and her children from a man with a knife.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The honorary naming followed years of work by advocates who wanted to rename a street in Chavez’s honor.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The day, which honors the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, falls on the Friday before Easter each year.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2021, the year after the traffic stop, the two officers were honored by the Exchange Club of Aurora as 2020 Aurora Police Officers of the Year for protecting a young mother and her children from a man with a knife.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Still, the honor of being called to public service outweighs the risk, Conrad said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The honorary naming followed years of work by advocates who wanted to rename a street in Chavez’s honor.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
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This is entirely believable, in the sense that many people take years to recognize abuse.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Directors and managers were told to recognize the warning signs and approach contentious situations with calm, deliberate engagement.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Speak up to create results that show integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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His message centered heavily on election integrity, a theme that has become a cornerstone of his campaign.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Iranian movies have been among the treasures of world cinema long before the Oscars deigned to take notice, of course, and also before the Islamic Revolution installed the current regime, in 1979.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sean O’Byrne of the Downtown Council wrote in a letter that the project will grow the neighborhood and tax base while driving more development along Main Street and restoring an architectural treasure.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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China’s past glories may be recast as part of an extended narrative of dominance, and America’s eight-decade reign may come to be regarded as a mere blip.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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And, increasingly, the monthly prices for those services are making the glory days of the pay TV bundle seem that much more appealing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Moving between these spheres is a privilege and keeps me committed to nonspecialized audiences and to the ongoing effort to broaden access to the visual arts.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Screening privileges, some members argue, are about safety.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 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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Swift also spent a considerable amount of time thanking her fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Choose honesty, and let support flow in.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Now, because of his imprudent and inaccurate sloganeering, even with a majority of his appointees sitting on the board, the mayor faces the prospect of a legal and political fiasco that implicates the honesty of his most prominent promise to his constituents.—
Christian Browne,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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