as in recognizing
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 honoring
In October 2024, the OnlyFans hair creator shared sweet throwback photos of her eldest son, Donnie, honoring his 10th birthday.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The capsule installation was part of a joint ceremony with the unveiling of a park marker honoring patriots.
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Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The official In Memoriam was not the only space dedicated to honoring artists who recently passed.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Mavis Staples was first known as a member of the legendary Staple Singers, and later as a solo artist — taking the message of Civil Rights and honoring it in her music.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The annual awards show celebrates writers, musicians, filmmakers, and more, honoring and uplifting Black culture.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The inaugural event will feature a parade down the Las Vegas Strip, concerts, hospitality experiences, and celebrations honoring Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists.
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Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The previous Lifetime Achievement Award winner changed into an equally theatrical performance look for an all-star tribute honoring Lauryn Hill.
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Marci Robin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
The Golden Globes is launching a new event honoring film and television excellence in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The capsule installation was part of a joint ceremony with the unveiling of a park marker honoring patriots.
—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The official In Memoriam was not the only space dedicated to honoring artists who recently passed.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Mavis Staples was first known as a member of the legendary Staple Singers, and later as a solo artist — taking the message of Civil Rights and honoring it in her music.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The annual awards show celebrates writers, musicians, filmmakers, and more, honoring and uplifting Black culture.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The inaugural event will feature a parade down the Las Vegas Strip, concerts, hospitality experiences, and celebrations honoring Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists.
—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The previous Lifetime Achievement Award winner changed into an equally theatrical performance look for an all-star tribute honoring Lauryn Hill.
—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
The Golden Globes is launching a new event honoring film and television excellence in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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Also on June 20 was a tribute by the LCCF recognizing the Libertyville High School (LHS) state champion baseball team.
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In specific terms, that respect must be demonstrated by recognizing Juneteenth as an official paid holiday throughout the county.
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Netherlands teammates could be seen thanking goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen after his game-saving save minutes earlier.
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The Steel Across America tour made a stop in Los Angeles today, with its 16,000-pound steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center on display and New York Fire Department representatives thanking LA first responders.
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Rutte frequently flatters the president, crediting him with getting NATO members to increase their defense spending.
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During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant.
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In Glacier View, Alaska, about two hours north of Anchorage, celebrating America’s Independence Day makes fireworks a thing of the past.
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For much of the country, the 250th anniversary of independence on Saturday is a time for celebrating and debating the country's birth.
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Dong had been locked up in China several times, including for his activities commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and past efforts to flee.
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The 68-year-old former police officer has been jailed repeatedly in China for commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown and failed escape attempts through Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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