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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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Adjective
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The project soon attached Ed Harris to play James, a celebrated actor but failed property magnate.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025 -
But, naturally, the celebrated actor didn’t stay in the classic lane.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
Adjective
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This Key Largo state park is famous for being underwater and boasts four kinds of boat tours, which include glass-bottom boat trips.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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After years away, theater director Jeanine (Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor’s most famous work.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
Adjective
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Photo : Mecum Auctions This renowned 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback restomod, with its equally famous engine, will be offered at the upcoming Mecum Auctions sale in Glendale, Calif., on March 22.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kulyk, a renowned Ukrainian journalist, and Ivanchov, a surgeon and university professor, were killed when the drone hit their home just north of Kyiv.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Curio’s approach to waste fuel recycling was supported by Per Peterson, distinguished professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, who shared his thoughts with me in both emails and an interview.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Holding two Best Actor awards puts Brody in exalted territory, alongside Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, and Anthony Hopkins.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such an exalted position also makes a school oblivious to what’s outside the fabled gates, no matter how many scholarships these schools award.—
David Galef/Chicago Tribune,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The awards honor unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Following his legal victory in the Corby case, Collins was awarded outstanding case of the year at the Personal Injury Awards in 2009.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honored. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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