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
Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and more will also reunite on stage to honor the franchise.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 June 2025
Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 June 2025
Authorities asked the public to donate to the Fayette County Animal Shelter in the reptile’s honor.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Verb
The year’s biggest prize, the Ultimate Icon Award, will honor four Black entertainers who have made history with their success: singer Mariah Carey, actor and singer Jamie Foxx, gospel singer Kirk Franklin and rapper Snoop Dogg.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and more will also reunite on stage to honor the franchise.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 June 2025
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Donations can be made in his honor to the New York Public Library.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 June 2025
Authorities asked the public to donate to the Fayette County Animal Shelter in the reptile’s honor.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, said that Russia pushed forward with the Dnipropetrovsk offensive after Ukraine refused to recognize Russia’s territorial gains during the peace talks in Istanbul.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Besides Wright’s visit to the clubhouse, Manager Ron Washington said a few words to the team about Hendricks, to recognize the moment.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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Shaw rightly calls out the bad players and their complete lack of integrity when dealing with their unsustainable bloated budgets.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The treasure is in each performance, one as different, complex and unfailingly compelling.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Our ideology is that trunks are synonymous with treasures, created with intricate artistry and deep emotion, meant to be passed down through generations.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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The performance airs one night before the Great White Way's annual awards show.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The civil suit eventually came to include five defendants — all had been freshmen in fall 2021, except for Araiza, then a standout senior whose punting skills later led to a national collegiate award.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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His passion for racing, commitment to his team, and love for the sport left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Levi had enjoyed sofa privileges in Altadena, but those rights did not travel with him.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Trump thanked him repeatedly for his service and presented him with a gold key in the Oval Office on May 30.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Hough went into greater detail in a lengthy caption accompanying the video, thanking Dr. Carolyn Alexander and her team at Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, which specializes in fertility care and helping to create families, according to its website.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Imagine male leaders modeling emotional honesty instead of bravado.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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How to take care of the person next to you with out expecting anything in return, how to find beauty in the darkest of places, and how to live life as your truest self with honesty and pride.—
Maggie Kreienberg,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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