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 Synonyms for honor
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No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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On the ads side, some leaders — including the monetization integrity executive who sent the Trump message — have argued that relaxing the platform’s ban on political advertising would be an easy source of revenue growth for the company.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Risdon Beazley archive has a near-mythical status among treasure hunters and maritime historians alike.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its record 18 wins at the Emmy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in September, Japanese director Takeshi Fukunaga was caked in mud and sweat in a small village on Hokkaido.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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The event that transformed the election was billed as the capstone to a movement bound for glory: The Oct. 27 rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Trump’s home city of New York, before rowdy audience of 20,000.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Simply by virtue of being an HBO drama with good viewership numbers, The Penguin is at least going to be in the awards conversation.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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For achieving such a broad impact on the computing world, the 2024 Apple Mac mini with M4 Pro earns a hearty Editors’ Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Exercise the privilege of living in a democracy and vote.Margie Warrell, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Details on guest amenities, room types, theme park privileges, and more is expected in the coming months.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
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So, thank you Google for giving users a choice between sizes without having to sacrifice performance.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Although he’s never been a ham (most of the stage banter was thank yous and recognizing the musicians and crew), Gilmour’s charisma shined during the songs.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Credibility also hinges on the expert's demeanor, honesty, and impartiality, as any sign of bias or uncertainty can undermine the strength of their testimony.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Just be mindful not to overwhelm others with your unfiltered honesty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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