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
The recognition drew some criticism at the time for not properly honoring her in comparison to streets, the airport and riverfront named for other top former officials.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The festival also is intentional about honoring the creative legacy and artistic spirit of Santa Fe, with a specific programs and awards for New Mexico filmmakers.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael McDermott, founder of the new Chi-Chi's and son of one of the original chain's co-founders, said the brand's rebirth is about honoring its legacy while keeping pace with how American tastes have evolved since 2004.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In February 2024, Paramore rejected a Tennessee resolution honoring the band following their Grammy win after the state’s House of Representatives turned down a similar resolution honoring Allison Russell, per Rolling Stone.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The other groundbreaking option this year would be honoring Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos as album of the year.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
National Boyfriend Day and National Girlfriend Day, two days honoring the romantic partners in our lives, arrive this week.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Art, Blackness, and the Universe on view, the institution is honoring its legacy while looking towards the future.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Along with honoring the two workers — killed within 24 hours of one another in Twin Cities construction zones — the first-ever statewide safety stand-down day included discussions and sharing of experiences to help workers improve safety.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The festival also is intentional about honoring the creative legacy and artistic spirit of Santa Fe, with a specific programs and awards for New Mexico filmmakers.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael McDermott, founder of the new Chi-Chi's and son of one of the original chain's co-founders, said the brand's rebirth is about honoring its legacy while keeping pace with how American tastes have evolved since 2004.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In February 2024, Paramore rejected a Tennessee resolution honoring the band following their Grammy win after the state’s House of Representatives turned down a similar resolution honoring Allison Russell, per Rolling Stone.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The other groundbreaking option this year would be honoring Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos as album of the year.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
National Boyfriend Day and National Girlfriend Day, two days honoring the romantic partners in our lives, arrive this week.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Art, Blackness, and the Universe on view, the institution is honoring its legacy while looking towards the future.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Along with honoring the two workers — killed within 24 hours of one another in Twin Cities construction zones — the first-ever statewide safety stand-down day included discussions and sharing of experiences to help workers improve safety.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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The World Soundtrack Awards, held as part of Belgium’s Film Fest Ghent and recognizing the contributions of global film and television composers, keeps a firm finger on the pulse of the most exciting talent in film and TV composition with its Discovery of the Year Award.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The speech came at the end of a week in which several Western nations announced fresh steps toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pharmacy chain announced in a post to its website on Friday that all stores have been shuttered, thanking customers for their years of support.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Oct. 2025
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In a statement to the INDY, Dixon slammed the university administration's initial decision to place him on administrative leave, while thanking his supporters who condemned his removal.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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So when substitute Norberto Alonso popped up for the winner in the opening 2-1 victory over Hungary, there was the somewhat egregious sight of him celebrating over on the far side with the No 1 on his back.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates has cautioned against leaders celebrating prosperity as proof that leverage no longer matters, even as debt quietly outpaces income.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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There is a Little Havana, with stores and restaurants that evoke those on the island, and a park where men gather to play dominoes beside a monument commemorating the botched Bay of Pigs invasion.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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San Diegans and tourists standing on the corner of Second Avenue and Market Street may spot an inconspicuous plaque on the sidewalk commemorating the Douglas Hotel, a former establishment for Black visitors and entertainment during the first half of the 20th century.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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