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
Before Lorence’s recent comments about the DHS initiative, Abraham’s father and stepmother voiced their approval of the immigration takedown honoring his daughter.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The duo has a fresh start on a new show, heralding in a new era while still honoring the past.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell even issued a proclamation honoring Burnett.
—Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Here, 13 modern witches share 13 unique rituals for honoring the spirit of Samhain in style.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
For over two decades, Movies for Grownups with AARP has spotlighted age-positive storytelling, honoring and celebrating the contributions of 50-plus talent across film and television.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television will return to Los Angeles on December 9, 2025, honoring the year’s most outstanding achievements from across the Black entertainment community.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
The event features more than 40 ofrendas honoring family and friends who have died.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Traveling along the route seemed like a way to fast-track my reconnection with France, an opportunity to not only consume its iconic cheeses, seafood, wine, and pastries but also meet the people honoring the past and quite literally crafting the future.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The duo has a fresh start on a new show, heralding in a new era while still honoring the past.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell even issued a proclamation honoring Burnett.
—Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Here, 13 modern witches share 13 unique rituals for honoring the spirit of Samhain in style.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
For over two decades, Movies for Grownups with AARP has spotlighted age-positive storytelling, honoring and celebrating the contributions of 50-plus talent across film and television.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television will return to Los Angeles on December 9, 2025, honoring the year’s most outstanding achievements from across the Black entertainment community.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
The event features more than 40 ofrendas honoring family and friends who have died.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Traveling along the route seemed like a way to fast-track my reconnection with France, an opportunity to not only consume its iconic cheeses, seafood, wine, and pastries but also meet the people honoring the past and quite literally crafting the future.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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The award, recognizing the top small forwards in women’s college hoops, is presented annually by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Further recognizing his long ties to Hollywood, in 1988 Garavani received the Gold Keys to the city of Beverly Hills, one of many accolades and honors he would be bestowed during his life, from Cavaliere di Gran Croce, to Cavaliere del Lavoro and Knight of the Legion of Honor.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The conventional path is being a polite bench coach, biding your time, saying the right things, and thanking the organization for the opportunity to interview for a main gig every now and again.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The latter hitmaker kept it brief, thanking Seroussi for believing in him.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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In one video shared by Dodgers Nation on X, Tanaka can be seen celebrating with Ohtani and their dog, Decoy, on the field after the team won the NL West.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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What makes celebrating this time of year feel special for you?—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Matthew McConaughey is commemorating the anniversary of his arrest in a unique way.—
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ghost City Tours said the Capitol has several memorials commemorating events from Tennessee's history.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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