Synonyms of honoring

honoring

verb

present participle of honor

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recognizing
• thanking
• crediting
• celebrating
• commemorating
• congratulating
• acknowledging
• feting
• commending
• saluting
• praising
• complimenting
• citing
• memorializing
• extolling
• lauding
• applauding
• cheering
• hailing
• acclaiming
• touting
• glorifying
• observing
• laureating
• felicitating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dishonoring
• shaming
• discrediting
• disgracing
• humiliating
• humbling
• slandering
• defaming
• maligning
• condemning
• libeling
• denouncing
• hissing
• jeering
• booing
• hooting
• mocking
• ridiculing
• censuring
• bad-mouthing
• damning
• slighting
• putting down
• reprobating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of honoring

This powerful performance, honoring Ozzy Osbourne, was recorded at the David Z Foundation's annual JAMM Night fundraiser earlier this year. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Now, for the first time in its nearly 75-year history, the Hall of Fame will feature a dedicated experience honoring an active NBA player. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026

To achieve their goal of honoring their late mentor, the Jayhawks will look to Chalmers as a veteran leader who can deliver in the late-game moments that have haunted them deeper into TBT play. — Latif Love july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

The Air/Sea Heritage Foundation is now working with the government of Puerto Rico to expand protections for the wreckage site and is advocating for a memorial honoring those lost in the crash, according to the release. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

The design incorporates materials common to the region, such as brick, while honoring the mid-mod tendencies towards clean lines, picture views, and natural light. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

The South Fork Natural History Museum, which Sabin founded in Bridgehampton, recently hosted its 37th annual benefit honoring Fabien Cousteau, Bernadette Castro, Jean Shafiroff and Louise and Stephen Pesce. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Honor Flight Chicago began by honoring World War II veterans, then began to include Korean War veterans, and now is primarily honoring Vietnam War veterans of Chicagoland. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Vesta Home staged the interiors with a design that walks the line between nostalgia and modern luxury, honoring the home’s cinematic past without turning it into a museum. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026