as in to recognize
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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as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards
the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day
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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city
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Recent Examples of honor
Suzanne Cope
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Rather than named for a chef or owner, the restaurant honored the architect of the building.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The honor, which was announced earlier this month, will see David become Sir David Beckham, while Victoria will be addressed as Lady Beckham.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 June 2025
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After the war, his memory would be honored by the publication of his diaries.
—Suzanne Cope
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Rather than named for a chef or owner, the restaurant honored the architect of the building.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Noun
Parker captured both rookie of the year and MVP honors, joining an exclusive club with NBA legends Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The honor, which was announced earlier this month, will see David become Sir David Beckham, while Victoria will be addressed as Lady Beckham.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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There may be a welcome change in the global balance of power, as China and Russia recognize that the United States is not kidding.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The system even recognizes when the user is trying to sing and can change the pitch to match simple melodies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Gilbert leaders defended the integrity of the police chief and town attorney and said public allegations of a cover-up in addressing teen violence cases were silly and unfounded.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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If the happy memories some people deposit in the Antidote’s vaults are treasures, then so, in a sense, are the ones that could have brought justice.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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When word spreads about an ancient treasure ship discovered off the Korean coast, the uncle-nephew duo races against time and rival treasure hunters to claim their fortune.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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There is an acceptance that, somewhat unfairly, on the pitch, Messi’s time at the Parc des Princes will be defined by the failure to lead PSG to Champions League glory.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Several years of renovation were needed to bring back to its former glory this 17th- and 18th-century building, which had been a maternity ward then a hospital in the second half of the 20th century.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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This means taking positive press mentions or third-party validation (like interviews, features or awards) and weaving them into email campaigns, sales decks or social posts to build trust with new audiences. 3.—
Gianluca Ferruggia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The maximum possible award was $7,395 during the 2024-25 school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The new rule — a privilege that TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry members already enjoy — does not mean passengers won't at times be pulled for additional screening, where they will still be required to take off their shoes for security, Noem said.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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That fleet has many hundreds of thousands of customers eagerly willing to pay for the privilege of testing Tesla’s prototype software, and to provide training data for it.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The group also thanked the Eavis family, Glastonbury’s organisers, for standing by them amidst calls for their removal.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Assistant Superintendent Cynthia Mose-Trevino also thanked Johnson-Shirley for serving as a mentor.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Then, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 puts a spotlight on your work-life balance, forcing you to juggle your health and daily responsibilities with honesty, integrity and pragmatism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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There is honesty in his acting where the emotions that play across Superman/Clark Kent’s face and body come from deep within.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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