HONORING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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 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

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Photo courtesy of Easterseals For more than 40 years, the Media Access Awards has been one of the entertainment industry’s few dedicated platforms for recognizing disability representation on screen.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Huntley says officially recognizing Iran as having control of the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent because other countries could also claim important waterways.

— Jackie Northam, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of recognizing

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Shortly after sharing the tragic news, the influencer posted on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, June 16, thanking those who have supported her and her husband.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Messi shared a message on his official Instagram account before Argentina lost to Spain in the final, thanking his teammates, coaches and staff.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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The deal would approve an initial cash sale of the arena parcel to OAC, which would result in the city receiving $50 million by early next year, while the stadium parcel will be sold for $60 million, crediting a $5 million deposit held by the city.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 July 2026
All told, no soccer player has been more visible during this World Cup than Beckham, with iSpot crediting him for 238 appearances in the breaks thus far.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

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Duncan helped stage several exhibitions of Pousette-Dart’s work, including a showcase celebrating the centennial of his birth at the Whitney Museum of American Art, to an exhibition at the Museum Frieder Burda in Baden-Baden, Germany.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
The post prompted hundreds of comments celebrating and mourning the late Good Will Hunting Oscar winner.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of celebrating

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In looking back and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Viking missions to Mars, one is struck by the bold and audacious undertaking.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Spain, Morocco, and Portugal will co-host the tournament, with select matches commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first edition, to be played in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Definition of commemorating

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