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
Welded into the hull, a 1949 Dutch coin honoring the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, along with a newspaper, act as markers to symbolize both Dutch and American identity.
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Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In a Father's Day post honoring her late dad – William John Garner, who died in 2024 – Garner reflected on her ex-husband's relationship with their children.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Katie Gaudreau-Joyce, the sister of late hockey players Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau, has welcomed a baby boy and is honoring her family with his name.
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Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
This Pride Month, the Windy City Times is honoring 30 people under 30 years old who are making Chicago better as standouts in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Dana Kozlov,
CBS News,
23 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
On Tuesday, the actor received the Crystal Nymph Award at the festival, honoring his career achievements and impact in the entertainment industry.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The Saratoga Memorial Day Observance, organized by the Saratoga Rotary Club, celebrated its 99th year of honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In a Father's Day post honoring her late dad – William John Garner, who died in 2024 – Garner reflected on her ex-husband's relationship with their children.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Katie Gaudreau-Joyce, the sister of late hockey players Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau, has welcomed a baby boy and is honoring her family with his name.
—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
This Pride Month, the Windy City Times is honoring 30 people under 30 years old who are making Chicago better as standouts in the LGBTQ+ community.
—
Dana Kozlov,
CBS News,
23 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
On Tuesday, the actor received the Crystal Nymph Award at the festival, honoring his career achievements and impact in the entertainment industry.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The Saratoga Memorial Day Observance, organized by the Saratoga Rotary Club, celebrated its 99th year of honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 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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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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Kalena’s family released a statement thanking all who donated to the GoFundMe, and shared their support during their time of loss.
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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 a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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The Prince of Wales is celebrating not only Father's Day on June 21, but also his 44th birthday.
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The red-and-white scarf commemorating the match, for $45.
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Marcos, who currently holds the rotating presidency of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, led leaders of the 11-nation bloc in commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN’s diplomatic relations with Russia.
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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