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
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2021, the year after the traffic stop, the two officers were honored by the Exchange Club of Aurora as 2020 Aurora Police Officers of the Year for protecting a young mother and her children from a man with a knife.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The honorary naming followed years of work by advocates who wanted to rename a street in Chavez’s honor.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The day, which honors the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, falls on the Friday before Easter each year.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2021, the year after the traffic stop, the two officers were honored by the Exchange Club of Aurora as 2020 Aurora Police Officers of the Year for protecting a young mother and her children from a man with a knife.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Still, the honor of being called to public service outweighs the risk, Conrad said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The honorary naming followed years of work by advocates who wanted to rename a street in Chavez’s honor.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
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Before the game, the Kings honored retiring captain Anze Kopitar with a ceremony recognizing his 20-year career.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The question, then, is not how to eliminate extraction, but how to recognize it as a metabolic relation.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Speak up to create results that show integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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His message centered heavily on election integrity, a theme that has become a cornerstone of his campaign.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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The spa The 57-foot-long underground pool is a treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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This Italian city has innumerable artistic treasures, these 25 paintings among them.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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But, mostly, city dwellers are deprived of the true glories of the season.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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West is hoping to restore the former barbecue spot to its glory days under a new name (tentatively called Black Pit BBQ) and include photos from the restaurant’s heyday and Overtown’s history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Moving between these spheres is a privilege and keeps me committed to nonspecialized audiences and to the ongoing effort to broaden access to the visual arts.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Screening privileges, some members argue, are about safety.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Whittle goes to thank the stranger, who turns out to be Princess Daisy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hanne Strager, thank you so much for coming on and bringing Inge Lehmann to life.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Choose honesty, and let support flow in.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Now, because of his imprudent and inaccurate sloganeering, even with a majority of his appointees sitting on the board, the mayor faces the prospect of a legal and political fiasco that implicates the honesty of his most prominent promise to his constituents.—
Christian Browne,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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