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
The brothers regularly — though separately — participate in events honoring young people making a difference in communities around the world.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In a ceremony broadcast live on Facebook, hundreds of Catholics can be seen singing, praying and honoring the shrine by laying yellow sunflowers as offerings.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Community Day of Remembrance and Scout salute, honoring military, veterans, police, fire, and EMS personnel.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
One Brooklyn family is honoring the legacy of their son and brother, Jimmy Quinn, who died at 23 in the North Tower, by attending the New York Mets game against the Texas Rangers on September 12.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In a ceremony broadcast live on Facebook, hundreds of Catholics can be seen singing, praying and honoring the shrine by laying yellow sunflowers as offerings.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Community Day of Remembrance and Scout salute, honoring military, veterans, police, fire, and EMS personnel.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
One Brooklyn family is honoring the legacy of their son and brother, Jimmy Quinn, who died at 23 in the North Tower, by attending the New York Mets game against the Texas Rangers on September 12.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
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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So is thanking your second manager worth taking food from a child?—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Now, Wise has spoken out about the injury on social media, thanking everyone for the support.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mexican flags and candy adorned the Copley Plaza in front of The Old Globe on Saturday as a crowd joined dignitaries in celebrating the 215th Mexican Independence Day.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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In anycase, the big Grand Finale is coming to theaters soon and Peacock is celebrating the event with a special that includes interviews with the cast and should be fun for fans.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The September Nintendo Direct kicked off with 20 minutes of Mario celebration, commemorating the 40th anniversary of everyone's favorite video game plumber.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the anniversary is well worth commemorating, Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, is looking towards the future, as rail travel throughout the European continent is literally moving faster and becoming more integrated.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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