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Examples of Legion of Honor in a Sentence
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Tung frequents the Legion of Honor and de Young museums.
—Hannah Frances Johansson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
In 2005, Delon was made an Officer in the French Legion of Honor for his contribution to world cinema.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
The actor, who was inducted Knight of France’s prestigious Legion of Honor last week, will be handing over the flag to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
Hours before the start of the opening ceremony for the Olympics, Cruise received one of France’s most prestigious decorations, following the footsteps of renown artists, actors and filmmakers such as Robert Redford, Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood who are also part of the Legion of Honor.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 July 2024
During the ceremony, French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the Legion of Honor, France's highest award of merit to 11 veterans from the US and one from Britain in recognition of their sacrifice.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024
In 2016, they were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom; in 2017, the French Legion of Honor.
—Belinda Luscombe / Kirkland, TIME, 18 June 2024
Last year, he was named Knight of the Legion of Honor, France’s most prestigious civilian award.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 June 2024
President Emmanuel Macron of France awarded 11 of those present the Legion of Honor — the country’s highest award.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 11 June 2024
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First Known Use
1802, in the meaning defined above
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“Legion of Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Legion%20of%20Honor. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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