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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
At the time, Chef Rick Mahan still had an outstanding lease, which the landlord had to honor through this year.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Black Liberation Walking Tour honors West Oakland's roots and a movement that changed the nation.
—Mary Lee, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The Dragons lead the race for the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup, which honors Texas’ best athletic and academic programs in every classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
At the time, Chef Rick Mahan still had an outstanding lease, which the landlord had to honor through this year.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Of course, she wasn’t even born when Jordan was winning championships and MVP honors for the Chicago Bulls, but Jordan’s influence was passed down by her mother, Jennifer Houze.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Black Liberation Walking Tour honors West Oakland's roots and a movement that changed the nation.
—Mary Lee, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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Even the winter sun seemed to recognize the gravity of the moment, breaking through the clouds to illuminate the private dining room for the entirety of that historic afternoon.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In recent news, FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform was accessed by a team from the University of Bristol this past summer to explore whether organoids can learn to recognize tactile information – aka Braille.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety officials will need to assess the integrity of the building.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Why book Because the glory days of summer camp need not be confined to childhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harold Lloyd is the title rookie who gets to Tate University looking for football glory and maybe a girlfriend, too, and quickly becomes the resident tackling dummy in a template for sports and college comedies that followed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The league’s threshold to be eligible for postseason awards is 65 games.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The move from Royal Lodge follows Charles stripping his brother of all of his royal titles and privileges back in October, rendering him a commoner.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jayda was a cherished member of our school community—deeply loved by her peers, teachers, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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If a parent or roommate brings up an old issue, thank them for caring, then suggest a small step that improves daily life.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The board thanked Chriss for his role in monetizing Venmo and growing the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) business, according to a company statement.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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There's an honesty in its depravity.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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When the Penguins have been at their best this season, there’s been an honesty and a hardworking mentality to their game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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