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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 honored
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But in December last year, Goodell was an honored guest at the Genius Sports investor day.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
One of the Bengsons’ essential expressive modes is the wake, whether in the Celtic or Creole tradition — the raucous celebration while death is in the room as an honored guest.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The ceremony was held February 21, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California, and honored film, TV, and multimedia works.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2026
There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
When the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, one local fan will be there as an honored guest.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
If topics feel heavy, suggest a pause and return with notes so feelings stay honored while plans keep moving toward real stability that everyone understands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Paul Burton, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Nominations and voting give residents a say in which companies are honored each year.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
But we’re honored to follow in the storied American tradition of fighting to protect our rights as a small business.
—Ori Zohar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition to David’s Kindness award, the other recipients are people from San Diego, California; Ypsilanti, Michigan; and Riverside in Illinois, each of whom will be honored in the categories of Forgiveness, Empathy and Compassion.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
However, that detention request was not honored, and Jalloh was set free again, ICE told the Washington Examiner.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Threat to win 30 This is the 50th anniversary of Jones winning the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, the first Padres pitcher so honored.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But in December last year, Goodell was an honored guest at the Genius Sports investor day.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
One of the Bengsons’ essential expressive modes is the wake, whether in the Celtic or Creole tradition — the raucous celebration while death is in the room as an honored guest.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The ceremony was held February 21, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California, and honored film, TV, and multimedia works.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2026
There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
When the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, one local fan will be there as an honored guest.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
If topics feel heavy, suggest a pause and return with notes so feelings stay honored while plans keep moving toward real stability that everyone understands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The plaques, which were more than 100 years old, honored many people including ministers from the early 1800s and American Revolutionary soldiers.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Nominations and voting give residents a say in which companies are honored each year.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
But we’re honored to follow in the storied American tradition of fighting to protect our rights as a small business.
—Ori Zohar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
In addition to David’s Kindness award, the other recipients are people from San Diego, California; Ypsilanti, Michigan; and Riverside in Illinois, each of whom will be honored in the categories of Forgiveness, Empathy and Compassion.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
However, that detention request was not honored, and Jalloh was set free again, ICE told the Washington Examiner.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
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The restaurant in the boutique Rivertown Lodge is closing to make way for Pez, a contemporary Mexican spot from Efrén Hernández, the chef behind the celebrated Casa Susanna at Camptown in Leeds, from the same hotel ownership.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Oscar marked one of Hollywood’s most celebrated comebacks.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Huston met Edwards during the 2026 NBA All Star Weekend, Edwards recognized Huston and even brought up the Rondo video.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Five months earlier, Johnson-Swartz had been recognized as one of seven finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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That was a cool moment between one of the world’s most famous couples.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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The president also thanked other countries, such as Turkey and Indonesia, for stepping into to help with the war – while taking a hit at NATO.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the bottom half of the inning, after Merrill doubled, McGonigle appeared to compliment Merrill on his catch, which Merrill thanked him for.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the new global art world, significant new works by the most renowned artists often debuted in places like Havana and Johannesburg rather than in Paris or New York.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Charlotte credited him and maternal grandfather Jeff Foy for being big influences on her softball path.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The renderings are credited to Bermello Ajamil, a global architecture and engineering firm with offices in both New York and Florida.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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About Christopher Jackson Jackson has built a distinguished Broadway career spanning nearly three decades.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each episode offers intimate, in-depth conversations with distinguished voices from across the literary landscape—about their lives, their work, and the ideas that shape both.—
Jarrett Earnest,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But there are also likely fears from Iranian soccer players about playing in a tournament abroad where they could be feted by an anti-regime diaspora while their families face threats back home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the documentary, Wambach was asked about being feted on the same stage as the two men’s sports legends.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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