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
Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Most of the rest of the dishes also feature seafood, honoring the city’s deep roots in fishing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The show initially lasted only two seasons in the early '90s and took home three Golden Globe honors in 1991, including Best TV Series and Best Actor for Kyle MacLachlan.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
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The community pivoted to honor MLK's legacy with a two-day celebration in February.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Most of the rest of the dishes also feature seafood, honoring the city’s deep roots in fishing.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Those are the creators that the event hopes to bring together and honor on Sunday night.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The show initially lasted only two seasons in the early '90s and took home three Golden Globe honors in 1991, including Best TV Series and Best Actor for Kyle MacLachlan.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nine North Carolina residents were recognized on Forbes’ 2025 30 Under 30 List, highlighting young entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators who are making significant contributions to a variety of industries.Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Decisions as simple as a window placement can have cascading effects on energy performance, structural integrity and occupant comfort.Francesco Iorio, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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By bringing back to the fold a lost treasure from the storied past.Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Archaeologists recently unveiled remarkable artifacts from Viking graves in Norway — all thanks to a pair of metal detectorists who unwittingly stumbled across the treasure.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics in question, however, are the most unusual of all. Ulysses, glory of the Greeks draw near, Thy vessel stay, and our sweet voices hear.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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On The Office, what are the awards called that Michael hands out to his employees?Alex Vance, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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There, the single reaches 6.7 million in format audience, up 24% from the prior week and enough to secure the Greatest Gainer award.Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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The lawyers also argued that the Manhattan D.A.’s Office violated Trump’s immunity privileges by using evidence of his official presidential acts during the hush money trial.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Working on a first film is always both a challenge and a privilege – and this bet paid off.Ben Croll, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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In fact, many users were thanking her for the tips.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the year, Chip and Jennifer had met both Val and Tanya, who — understandably — couldn’t thank them enough.Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Her honesty and integrity in standing up for the citizens of San Diego can teach us all.U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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There's definitely a midwestern quality, a good, wholesome honesty that comes with her to New York.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honor. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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