honored 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of honorednext
as in celebrated

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honored

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verb

past tense of honor
as in recognized
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 Synonyms for honored
  1. celebrated
  2. recognized
  3. famous
  4. thanked
  5. renowned
  6. distinguished
  7. exalted
  8. outstanding
Adjective
  • The celebrated fantasy author is best known for properties like The Sandman, Good Omens and Coraline.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Born in Milan in 1942, Toscani was the son of celebrated Corriere della Sera photojournalist Fedele Toscani.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of celebrated
Verb
  • As the other five Bills defenders all remain in traffic not realizing the play is heading in the other direction quickly enough, Milano already recognized the fake pitch, shifted his weight and exploded toward the way Rodgers was rolling, seeing Adams about to be the target in the flat.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • More than 1,200 Britons have been recognized and are set to receive royal accolades for their work in a variety of industries in the 2025 honors list.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognized
Adjective
  • Russian ballet companies, including the Bolshoi, were a mainstay of this opulent theater, famous for its flawless acoustics.
    Michael Robinson Chávez, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Other artists include Ed Ruscha, Maria Abramovich, the late Richard Serra, and additional famous names.
    Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of famous
Verb
  • Elsewhere in his speech, Farrell thanked The Penguin's creative team, his costars, and even someone on the craft services team.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Moore thanked her director Coralie Fargaet, her on-screen other-half Margaret Qualley, and people who have been with her over the last 30 years.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of thanked
Adjective
  • Altadena, a diverse working-class community in Los Angeles County, is a far cry from the more renowned Pasadena, its neighbor directly north, and the nearby and more glitzy and wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood in LA.
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Those investors benefit from the services of some of the Caribbean’s most renowned designers and constructors of ultra-luxury properties.
    Panorama Media Ltd., Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • The Lotus Shoes, by Jane Yang In 18th-century China, an embroidery artist is sold into slavery to the distinguished Fong family.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The coastal maturation imparts subtle maritime and savory influences, adding to the unique character of these distinguished whiskies.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • The lugs are not the only reason the Patek Philippe Calatrava holds such an exalted place on this list.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
  • But more important, the global picture that this Austrian city brings to its vast array of events demonstrates how great artists from all parts of a warring world can practice cultural diplomacy on an exalted level.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of exalted
Adjective
  • An outstanding spirit with a wonderfully rounded and smooth palate and a spicy crescendo.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels had an outstanding season and could be efficient enough to cause huge problems for the Bucs.
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of outstanding
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