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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
  1. recognizing
  2. thanking
  3. crediting
  4. celebrating
  5. commemorating
Verb
  • So there's some history of the British recognizing the value of a good laugh, perhaps especially in politics.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 11 July 2026
  • The study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • 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
Definition of thanking
Verb
  • 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
Definition of crediting
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • This is the final day of a six-day procession commemorating the late Khamenei and members of his family killed at the outset of the war with the United States and Israel.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • As condolences poured in over the weekend commemorating Haggerty’s accomplishments, many took time to recall their personal moments with him.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of commemorating

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