as in recognizing
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 honoring
But without a finished 10th novel to work from (Gabaldon is currently in progress on her final Outlander volume, called A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out), Roberts and team had to toe a fine line between honoring the essence of the book series and forging their own path forward.
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Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
That recognition expanded in 2024, when the Texas Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the day statewide.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Ukraine’s Winter Olympics flagbearer has accused the International Olympic Committee of betrayal after he was banned from wearing a helmet honoring athletes from his country who were killed during the war with Russia.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2011, the actress had to be escorted offstage after slurring her words and rambling during a speech at an event honoring former Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Artworks by Dara Birnbaum and Elaine Sturtevant flank the building’s entrance, honoring the theater’s origins as a women’s civic center.
—Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Illinois took up the mantle, and is honoring 28 schools, 15 public and 13 private, with the Governor’s Blue Ribbon School Award program.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
City and state officials remember Hailey Buzbee Fishers City Hall is paying a special tribute honoring Buzbee, in a portrait on display that was painted by Fall Creek Junior High art teacher Shelley Feeney.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Paul Lundberg, Gloucester's mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
That recognition expanded in 2024, when the Texas Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the day statewide.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Ukraine’s Winter Olympics flagbearer has accused the International Olympic Committee of betrayal after he was banned from wearing a helmet honoring athletes from his country who were killed during the war with Russia.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2011, the actress had to be escorted offstage after slurring her words and rambling during a speech at an event honoring former Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Artworks by Dara Birnbaum and Elaine Sturtevant flank the building’s entrance, honoring the theater’s origins as a women’s civic center.
—Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Illinois took up the mantle, and is honoring 28 schools, 15 public and 13 private, with the Governor’s Blue Ribbon School Award program.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
City and state officials remember Hailey Buzbee Fishers City Hall is paying a special tribute honoring Buzbee, in a portrait on display that was painted by Fall Creek Junior High art teacher Shelley Feeney.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Paul Lundberg, Gloucester's mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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In addition to competitive awards, the DGA presented two special service honors recognizing exemplary contributions to the guild and the industry.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those years influenced his view that effective guidance grows from recognizing how the pieces of a client’s life fit together.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Goldman praised Stringer’s work as comptroller in a statement thanking him for his support.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ivy Queen Reggaeton icon and pioneer Ivy Queen has performed with Bad Bunny on multiple occasions, with the rapper crediting the Queen of Reggaeton as a major inspiration.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Todd Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement who has also seen his authority diminish under Noem, was there too, crediting her and the president.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Galentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, friendship and platonic love.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band from Berkeley, California – just across the San Francisco Bay from Levi's Stadium – will perform during a ceremony celebrating the Super Bowl's 60th anniversary with and Super Bowl MVPs from the last six decades.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of a broadcast debut during the Olympic Opening Ceremony later today, EW can reveal a 30-second ad commemorating some of the most iconic dialogue lines and catchphrases from the network's beloved series.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sculptures of the Number 1 designed by Mural Arts Philadelphia will be placed at sites all over the city, commemorating the first Chinese gate built in America, the first volunteer fire company, the first public protest against slavery and the first women's medical college.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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