Legion of Honor

noun phrase

: a French order conferred as a reward for civil or military merit

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On the first Tuesday of every month, admission is free to the fine art museums of de Young and Legion of Honor, and on the first Sunday of every month, entrance to the Asian Art Museum is free. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025 His service earned him a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor award. Angela Charlton, Fortune, 21 July 2025 He was awarded a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor award for his World War II service. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025 Larson received a Bronze star from the U.S. Army and the Legion of Honor, France's highest honor. Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Legion of Honor

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Legion of Honor was in 1802

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“Legion of Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Legion%20of%20Honor. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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