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
Brady, 48, also marked Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10, by sharing a series of photos honoring the women in his life — including exes Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The policy aims to create a consistent approach to honoring students who died, rather than changing that approach each year, board members said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has proved incapable of honoring our man, this will absolutely do for the time being.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Mother’s Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers, motherhood and the influence of maternal figures in America, and practically all NFL teams saluted the day on social media, including the New England Patriots.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring, per NBC.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The award nominations, honoring the best in entertainment journalism during the 2025 calendar year, were announced by the LA Press Club, which also organizes the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The policy aims to create a consistent approach to honoring students who died, rather than changing that approach each year, board members said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has proved incapable of honoring our man, this will absolutely do for the time being.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Mother’s Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers, motherhood and the influence of maternal figures in America, and practically all NFL teams saluted the day on social media, including the New England Patriots.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring, per NBC.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The award nominations, honoring the best in entertainment journalism during the 2025 calendar year, were announced by the LA Press Club, which also organizes the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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An intimate gathering of filmmakers, executives, and financiers, featuring the Honours presentation recognizing Crystine Zhang with the Vanguard Award for her leadership in advancing independent filmmaking and culture-forward storytelling across the global film landscape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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But that wouldn’t come close to recognizing their value.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Please join me in thanking Keith for his many contributions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Mancera concluded the post by once again thanking those who had supported her following Kneeland’s death.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Aurora Mayor John Laesch, crediting Villa and local rapid response groups, pointed to recent efforts to come together in response to what’s been going on at the national level.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In the middle of widespread destruction across North Texas, one Wise County man is crediting his neighbors with saving his life.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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With the couple on the cusp of celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary on May 19, the question is getting a lot of attention once again.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 May 2026
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Nita Ambani, regarded as one of India’s most influential women, attended an event celebrating the return of the Indian Pavilion to the Biennale wearing sculptural Wallace Chan earrings.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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After overseeing a military parade Saturday on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, which for the first time in nearly two decades didn’t include heavy weapons, Putin declared the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tyler is scheduled to launch a European tour later this month commemorating the 50th anniversary of her recording career.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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