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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Democratic presidents have also honored Chavez.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Brunson has appeared in 64 games, which is the minimum requirement to qualify for end-of-the-season NBA awards and honors like Most Valuable Player and First Team All-NBA.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Best Writer went to Adolescence‘s other co-creator, Jack Thorne, who was honored for the Netflix show and his work on Toxic Town and The Hack, while young star Owen Cooper won the BPG Breakthrough Talent Award for Adolescence and Film Club.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Democratic presidents have also honored Chavez.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to physical dedication, numerous schools, parks, libraries and streets in California are named in Chavez’s honor, including streets in Coachella, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Santa Barbara.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Brunson has appeared in 64 games, which is the minimum requirement to qualify for end-of-the-season NBA awards and honors like Most Valuable Player and First Team All-NBA.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland — motivated by the territory’s strategic position along the Red Sea as a potential counterweight to Iran and the Houthis, and framed by Netanyahu as being in the spirit of the Abraham Accords.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the heart of it lies a dispute over the Durand Line, which Afghanistan has never formally recognized as an international border.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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But the research center team has already cracked the code by designing a transparent hull that balances structural integrity with a 360-degree view.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Archaeologists have discovered a piece of marble treasure among the remains of a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Kythira, which could be tied to an infamous robbery at the Parthenon, Greek officials said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But the show instantly makes a rod for its own back by waiting until Episode 3 to turn its hero into the Count and get all the treasure-hunting, high society-infiltrating, and Machiavellian scheming underway.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Late in the Arizona-Long Island blowout, both teams emptied their benches -- and that gave Long Island's Eddie Munyak a shot at glory.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Izzo wants an on-court extension of himself – in all its chaotic glory.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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During the ceremony, Kidman and Moulin Rouge costar Ewan McGregor presented the award for Best Picture.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following her roles in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, Odessa A’zion swiftly emerged as one of Hollywood’s new darlings and a key character of this awards season.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Our hearts are with his family, former players, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Parents and community members may be seated immediately upon completion of their criminal background checks, with full voting privileges.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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His hair was still the same—thick, mostly brown—and my sister and I thanked him for our own abundant heads.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Both the baby and mother were doing well after the delivery and the parents later reached out to the department to thank Rios personally and request an opportunity to meet her.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The 33-year-old Grammy-winning rapper, actress and entrepreneur is known for beauty transformations — from vibrant wigs and bold beauty to high-fashion moments on red carpets and runways — delivered with the same unfiltered honesty and humor that first propelled her rise.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The emotional Moon conjoins Mercury in your 12th House of Closure, so gentle honesty is likely the best way to clear up any fog.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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