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
But in March of 2025, Adelman attended a Blazers game that featured a halftime reunion honoring the 1990 and 1992 teams.
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Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Charlene of Monaco opted for designer summer style in pieces by Oscar de la Renta and Mantù during a visit to two exhibits honoring Spain and Monaco on Monday in Madrid.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
One way Death Cab are honoring their past is by returning to an independent label for the first time in more than 20 years.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honoring his efforts to preserve the central bank’s independence.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
This year, the biggest prize went to a small visitor center honoring an African American sculptor, and last year, to a nonprofit working to connect entrepreneurs with resources to build their business, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.
—Ron Gallo, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2026
Sometimes that means honoring the past; sometimes that means ruthlessly hitting reset with a lively new Bond for our modern times (the game even features tension over AI).
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Caroline Kennedy held back tears while honoring Tatiana Schlossberg this weekend.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Here's how family and residents are honoring him.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Charlene of Monaco opted for designer summer style in pieces by Oscar de la Renta and Mantù during a visit to two exhibits honoring Spain and Monaco on Monday in Madrid.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
One way Death Cab are honoring their past is by returning to an independent label for the first time in more than 20 years.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honoring his efforts to preserve the central bank’s independence.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
This year, the biggest prize went to a small visitor center honoring an African American sculptor, and last year, to a nonprofit working to connect entrepreneurs with resources to build their business, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.
—Ron Gallo, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2026
Sometimes that means honoring the past; sometimes that means ruthlessly hitting reset with a lively new Bond for our modern times (the game even features tension over AI).
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Caroline Kennedy held back tears while honoring Tatiana Schlossberg this weekend.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Here's how family and residents are honoring him.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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Authorities say Long intended to carry out similar attacks in Florida, but his parents had called police after recognizing their son in images from security video posted online.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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This shift—from recognizing patterns to evaluating intent before execution—aligns with the zero trust model.—
Ken Ammon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Before Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke to supporters to celebrate his victory Tuesday night, his son-in-law Daniel Hayworth opened with a prayer, thanking God for the chance to send Paxton to Washington.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Regarding his contract extension Achane was humble, thanking owner Steve Ross and the organization.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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These acknowledgments typically give specific details about how the tool was used, including directly crediting them for methods and discoveries where appropriate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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But these days, Handibode seems more comfortable crediting others.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Also on the docket are a host of more evergreen releases, from the first wide release of the fabled Air Foamposite One Tianjin to several Air Jordans and a blind box release celebrating the 30th anniversary of Kobe Bryant being drafted into the NBA.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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Fans began celebrating in Paris after the final whistle on Saturday night in Budapest, Hungary, where Paris Saint-Germain was crowned Champions League winners after beating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Currently, an octagon is being built on the White House South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 cage-fighting event commemorating America's 250th anniversary.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The first 15,000 folks through the Truist Park gates on Tuesday get a bobblehead commemorating David Justice’s homer in Game 6 of the 1995 World Series.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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