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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

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Recent Examples of honoring Players will also wear a sticker on their helmets honoring Cox for the remainder of the season. — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 But with campaigns romanticizing the British countryside and a new mini exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum honoring one of its greatest hallmarks, the trusty trench, Burberry is fully owning its history. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Thirty-four of our States have already established a day honoring Christopher Columbus. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026 Hong Kong held a state funeral Sunday for former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, honoring the city’s first post-colonial leader. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Despite a rainy forecast and the postponement of a ceremony honoring retiring Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose, the game began on time and wasn't interrupted. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 Despite a rainy forecast and the postponement of a ceremony honoring retiring Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose, the game began on time and wasn’t interrupted. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 My opponent voted against a resolution honoring America’s 250th. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Mayor Hammoud spoke at the ceremony, remembering the victims and honoring the first responders who rushed to help save lives. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
  1. recognizing
  2. thanking
  3. crediting
  4. celebrating
  5. commemorating
Verb
  • An alderman should advocate vigorously for the ward while recognizing that decisions about taxes, development, transportation, public safety and city finances affect millions of residents.
    — Vince Fattore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kacey Musgraves will do the musical performance for Dolly, but there’ll be other elements of the tribute just recognizing Dolly’s impact in music and culture.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of recognizing
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  • The homestead also has a letter Nathan Hale sent to his sisters thanking them for sending him materials.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The drag queen, Alyssa Edwards, responded on social media, thanking Talarico and quoting the Bible.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of thanking
Verb
  • At Sotheby’s London, the dress will be sold with the original catalog from 1997 that was numbered and signed by Princess Diana and crediting Prince William with the idea of the sale.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas is turning that into a product spec, down to crediting the illustrator's hands.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of crediting
Verb
  • The structure was built in 1872 (the hotel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022) and has survived through floods and epidemics of years past.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • However, Javier Sanoja made a diving stop on a 3-2 Ramirez grounder just into the outfield grass, throwing the rookie out and keeping the Cubs from celebrating.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrating
Verb
  • Previous popular designs have included cards commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment and the FIFA World Cup, Patrick said.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Alaïa joined the scores of designers commemorating Bergdorf Goodman‘s 125th anniversary with exclusive products and nostalgic pieces.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of commemorating

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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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