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
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
With African references at a head, another goer honored the Bantu people, specifically from the Zulu group, with braided bantu knots.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 July 2025
To Golden Bear winner Joseph Haggard, co-founder of Emerald Spirit Botanicals of Willits, being recognized at the fair is a big honor.
—Kat Tran
updated July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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Verb
The video, taken by his granddaughter, showcased his unique way of honoring his late wife's passion—turtles.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
With African references at a head, another goer honored the Bantu people, specifically from the Zulu group, with braided bantu knots.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
Noun
His vision will be celebrated throughout the festival, with a specific event held in his honor on Jan. 23 at Park City’s Grand Hyatt Deer Valley.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 July 2025
To Golden Bear winner Joseph Haggard, co-founder of Emerald Spirit Botanicals of Willits, being recognized at the fair is a big honor.
—Kat Tran
updated July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honor
Verb
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Regardless of the era, recognizing the craft’s origins is important to understanding its evolution.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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France also announced this week that the country will recognize Palestine as a state.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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The first foundational standard, covering AI trustworthiness, was published in 2020, providing guidelines for assessing the reliability and integrity of AI systems.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Like La Brea, what began as a commercial enterprise also unearthed scientific and historical treasures.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Though, they have been known to try to snatch plastic water bottles and other treasures from guests' belongings (seems like fair revenge to me).—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them?—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Both films fell far short in their bids for box office glory, with Captain America: Brave New World earning $413.6 million against a $180 million production budget before P&A.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But Ramirez, who co-founded the restaurant with his wife Andreina Matos in December 2020, said the international award has paid off in more immediate ways during a summer when reservations are down and dining rooms were looking a little too empty.—
Connie Ogle
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Under each era are awards, concerts and 13 photos of the singer from the time.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Health systems and clinicians: Make culturally responsive supportive care a standard, not a privilege.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Rogers thanked Breaux for his service to the state.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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With tears in his eyes, Page thanked fans at the post show press conference.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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In all honesty, this look was well worth a double take.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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The key to choosing the right type of evaluation is a high degree of self-awareness and honesty about what is likely to work best for the individual board members involved in the board evaluation process.—
Priya Cherian Huskins,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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