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
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Bateman said everyone involved in the adaptation understood how much the novel means to readers and wanted to honor that throughout production.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The evening concluded with Hill’s son celebrating alongside his siblings YG Marley, Selah, Sara, Zion and Micah, as well as Hill’s parents, while guests toasted both the music icon’s latest honor and a family milestone.
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Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
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In May, the club and community association sued the developer HRP Group in state court in an attempt to force the developer to honor an earlier agreement.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Bateman said everyone involved in the adaptation understood how much the novel means to readers and wanted to honor that throughout production.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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An honor to spend time with the team, fans, and the Consul General from the Netherlands.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The evening concluded with Hill’s son celebrating alongside his siblings YG Marley, Selah, Sara, Zion and Micah, as well as Hill’s parents, while guests toasted both the music icon’s latest honor and a family milestone.
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Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
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Your health can depend on recognizing the warning signs of too much heat and knowing how to act.
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This avian bystander may have recognized a fellow bird of prey in Coriolanus, whose role in the Roman ecosystem is necessary yet not fit for all purposes in a young democracy beset with growing pains.
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
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Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.
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The weekly markets turn to late-season treasure—figs, truffles, chestnuts, cheeses and olives.
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Enola also realizes that Tewkesbury's family must have hidden the gold in Maltese cliff, because Tewkesbury previously told her stories about a treasure hidden there.
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Among the iconic historic items that guests can enjoy are a 1920s wooden carousel that Hardy had restored and hand painted to its former glory where kids and families now ride and enjoy for free.
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Four more properties were restored to their former glory over the years, the last of which was the 1909 home of Morgan’s grandson Robert Zabriskie, the work of which was finished in 2019.
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This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.
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Messi is the current favorite to win the award with seven goals to lead the race, while Mbappé is one behind at six.
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The rhythm and schedule of a World Cup does not allow England such privileges.
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For Catherine, most of these dietary rules are about practicality rather than privilege.
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Citizens Action Coalition Program Organizer Bryce Gustafson thanked people for coming out and reminded people Wednesday's vote is not the end of the fight.
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Madrid made the announcement on Thursday and thanked Scariolo, who took over at the club last year after a stint with Spain's national team.
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It was built through consistent communication, through honesty and through caring about each other's success.
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Spain has spent much of her career trying to fit in with the cool kids, limiting the depth and honesty of her commentary.
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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