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 The distinction is traditionally bestowed upon longtime faculty and staff, with CSUF officials honoring the campus careers that were cut short but remain woven into the institution’s history. — Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 July 2026 In this film by Mira Nair, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture after moving from Calcutta to New York. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 Last week, the band shared a short film, The Mastodon in the Room, honoring their late bandmate and addressing his departure from the group. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026 Although the lineup has shifted dramatically, Kuniva and Swifty McVay are honoring Proof’s wish to carry on the D12 name. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 13 July 2026 Against a surge in antisemitic attacks since the Israel-Hamas war, Macron declared July 12 a national day honoring Dreyfus’ exoneration, as Dreyfus’ 99-year-old grandson lamented antisemitism’s resurgence. — Masha MacPherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Your Prime Minister this morning has been honoring Senator Lindsey Graham. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 And to cultivate a connection to place, manufacturers can use fibers and dyes that reflect local textures and histories, essentially reframing clothing as a map of the land, honoring its distinctive ancestral roots. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 The event will remain part of a weeklong celebration honoring Dudamel’s tenure with the orchestra. — City News Service, Daily News, 7 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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Some held handmade signs praising the rule of law and thanking the judges for raising awareness.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Kirk’s family released a statement ahead of the start of Monday’s hearing thanking supporters for their kindness in the wake of the 31-year-old activist’s killing.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 9 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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Part of an overall approach to mindfulness is an awareness of one’s surroundings, and celebrating Central Texas culture with mindful movement and creativity is one way to do that.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The restaurant opened against very tough competition from Mezcales across the street, a large and traditional Tex-Mex restaurant in a former steakhouse, and El Paseo, a longtime Fort Worth favorite celebrating its 40th anniversary.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 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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