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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
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
The honored piece is the Sail Sofa—an ode to open water and open horizons, conceived for anyone who equates home with possibility rather than walls.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Who better than the comedian son of a politician to oversee one of our most honored democratic traditions?
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Dead and Company celebrated 60 years of the Grateful Dead with concerts in San Francisco over the weekend — and John Mayer couldn’t be more honored to be part of the festivities.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The historic win at Sunday night's 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, breaks a 77-year barrier in the only acting field that had never honored a Black performer since the Emmy Awards began.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Phylicia Rashad honored her late Cosby Show son, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, with an emotional remembrance at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
On Sunday, the NFL world honored Kirk with moments of silence before teams played their games.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Each of the 30 Major League Baseball teams has a nominee for the award, presented by Capital One, and the winner will be honored during the World Series.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The following year, Jones was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2014, Osbourne was honored by the EMAs – the European spinoff of the VMAs – with a Global Icon Award.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
So honored and happy to have gotten to meet you and work with you.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
The honored piece is the Sail Sofa—an ode to open water and open horizons, conceived for anyone who equates home with possibility rather than walls.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Who better than the comedian son of a politician to oversee one of our most honored democratic traditions?
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Dead and Company celebrated 60 years of the Grateful Dead with concerts in San Francisco over the weekend — and John Mayer couldn’t be more honored to be part of the festivities.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The historic win at Sunday night's 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, breaks a 77-year barrier in the only acting field that had never honored a Black performer since the Emmy Awards began.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Phylicia Rashad honored her late Cosby Show son, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, with an emotional remembrance at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
On Sunday, the NFL world honored Kirk with moments of silence before teams played their games.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Each of the 30 Major League Baseball teams has a nominee for the award, presented by Capital One, and the winner will be honored during the World Series.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The following year, Jones was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2014, Osbourne was honored by the EMAs – the European spinoff of the VMAs – with a Global Icon Award.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
Verb
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Last month, the federal government recognized September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese Communist Party was recognized as the only legitimate government in China by the United Nations in 1971.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the appearance of a celebrated Beatle, that moment also had roots in the past.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scott, attending a court hearing via video feed from Corcoran state prison, clasped his hands and thanked God and all involved with his release.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard thanked Redford for his contributions to the independent film industry.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One such diamond-dripping famous face was Zoë Kravitz, elevating the LBD Kravitz-style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins These slip-on shoes are from the brand’s famous Go Walk collection, which many would argue is one of the most comfortable sneaker collections on the planet.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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That play is not part of Wilson’s renowned Century Cycle, a collection of 10 plays set in Wilson’s hometown of Pittsburgh that aim to evoke the Black experience across every decade of the 20th century.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Storied military career After graduating from North Carolina A&T in 1963 with a degree in engineering physics, Joseph McNeil was commissioned as a second lieutenant through ROTC and began a distinguished Air Force career, according to his university.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meet her siblings Being a Supreme Court justice brings with it somber black robes and an exalted status.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Riefenstahl held a unique place on an exalted stage until her death in 2003, photographing Mick and Bianca Jagger for The Sunday Times as well as Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Herbert is playing outstanding football, and while their running game has been very pedestrian, their air attack is looking good.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-3 left-hander has been outstanding, completing 71 of 106 passes for 772 yards and six touchdowns with one interception.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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