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
Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
But the liquid workforce is a game-changer, honoring how employees work best with autonomy, purpose and focus.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the spirit of giving back, the Fineman sisters have selected the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation as the charitable partner for the capsule, honoring their cousin who is a firefighter and supporting those impacted by the California wildfires.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Variety will also be honoring an individual business manager who has made a mark on the industry and the world at large with both their professional efforts and their philanthropy.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The 2017 second-round pick has been honoring his mother’s father with his number and his play on the field, which recently led to a two-year, $44 million contract extension with the Panthers.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The Television Academy today revealed the recipients of the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards honoring an individual, company or organization for developments in broadcast technology.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Renaissance Theaterworks is honoring choreographer-director Pam Kriger at its annual gala.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
But the liquid workforce is a game-changer, honoring how employees work best with autonomy, purpose and focus.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the spirit of giving back, the Fineman sisters have selected the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation as the charitable partner for the capsule, honoring their cousin who is a firefighter and supporting those impacted by the California wildfires.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Variety will also be honoring an individual business manager who has made a mark on the industry and the world at large with both their professional efforts and their philanthropy.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The 2017 second-round pick has been honoring his mother’s father with his number and his play on the field, which recently led to a two-year, $44 million contract extension with the Panthers.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The Television Academy today revealed the recipients of the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards honoring an individual, company or organization for developments in broadcast technology.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Renaissance Theaterworks is honoring choreographer-director Pam Kriger at its annual gala.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Apparently without recognizing the irony, the same AI companies who steal our work to build their models have complained vociferously about China’s theft of their IP for DeepSeekAI.—
Ruth Vitale,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter, 26, began her speech thanking the VMAs and expressing her appreciation to her fans for listening to her music.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta Rhymes champions late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Busta kept his remarks short and heartfelt, thanking his family and also taking the time to honor Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ who died earlier this year after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a historic move for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV will declare the first ever saint from the Millennial generation this Sunday — and Catholics in Miami are celebrating.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course feel free to cheer whenever your team has done something worth celebrating, but don’t boo the other team or obnoxiously heckle the opposing fans under the tailgate tent whenever their team falls short.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Putin and Kim were among more than 20 world leaders in attendance for China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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