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 Fetterman was part of a small group of senators who attended a memorial dinner for Graham last month and sat on the bus with the McCormicks for the public ceremony honoring him the following day. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026 Garver also recently released her latest book, Romancing With the Stars, and will next embark on a 60th anniversary celebrity cruise honoring six decades of Family Affair before heading to Australia to produce a movie adapted from Pollyanna. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 Inter Miami kicked off its Leagues Cup match against Monterrey Saturday night with a moment of silence honoring Jorge Messi, the team's captain and soccer great Lionel Messi's father and agent, after his death. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The National Board of Review also recognized Elliott for his work in A Star is Born, honoring him with their prestigious award for best supporting actor. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 During Thursday’s training camp practice for the Dallas Cowboys in Southern California, the team held its annual Heroes Appreciation Day honoring military personnel and their families. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 The Critics Choice Association announced winners for its sixth annual Super Awards, honoring genre content often overlooked by mainstream shows. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The New York Times has asked whether the Metropolitan Museum of Art is making a mistake by honoring John Galliano with a major retrospective, reigniting debate over the relationship between artistic achievement and personal conduct. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 There is no intent other than honoring the traditions of the Native American history. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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Even Gulf officials have acknowledged that a temporary deal recognizing Iran’s authority over Hormuz may be their best option right now, according to the Wall Street Journal.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Breckenridge has also been cautious about adding new construction, while recognizing the need to create housing for local employees.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of recognizing

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Gary Mayor Eddie Melton also spoke at the Wednesday update, thanking Braun and state officials for their work to help Northwest Indiana communities.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
The post was left with hundreds of comments by community members saddened by the news and thanking the owner for years of memories.

— Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of thanking

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Despite Bill Walsh crediting McVay as indispensable and his undeniable impact on the franchise, McVay, who passed away in 2022, has yet to receive Hall of Fame recognition.

— Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
But even with the large number of new faces, the KU head coach stated that this year’s group has been playing with improved communication and confidence since the spring, crediting players such as Lathan for taking on a more vocal role.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of crediting

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Even when more than half the team was celebrating Brenden Aaronson’s equaliser with him, Trafford was taking that opportunity to pass on feedback to Bornauw and Ao Tanaka.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Pokemon costumes With Pokemon celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, Pikachu, Ash and other favorite characters make this nostalgic theme especially timely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrating

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It was spent taking trade offers for players on their last-place team and commemorating the 40th anniversary of their 1986 World Series championship team — their last championship team.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Outside Busboys and Poets before Blumenthal’s talk, two young Iranian women held a banner commemorating the demonstrators who had been killed by forces of the Islamic Republic during two days of protests in January.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of commemorating

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