honored 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of honorednext
as in celebrated

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honored

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verb

past tense of honor
as in recognized
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honored
  1. celebrated
  2. recognized
  3. famous
  4. thanked
  5. renowned
  6. distinguished
  7. exalted
  8. outstanding
Adjective
  • While the four-door pickup in the image faithfully resembles the celebrated 4x4 from the UK, Osprey Custom Cars assembled this vehicle in Wilmington, North Carolina.
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • For the celebrated author Dave Eggers and his younger brother Toph, who’d had a run of collaborations, the rupture in their bond could perhaps be attributed to all these things.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of celebrated
Verb
  • First, Nabi recognized consumers’ developing propensity to over-use harsh active ingredients in a way that was compromising the skin’s protective moisture barrier.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognized
Adjective
  • The Ballon Bleu is easily recognizable thanks to its signature blue sapphire cabochon crown within a protective metal arch and those famous Cartier Roman numerals.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Related Video Nicki Minaj Transforms Herself for the Met Gala There, visitors can immerse themselves in delights including that Haring carousel (with three-dimensional versions of his famous line drawings for seats) and a ferris wheel conceived by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of famous
Verb
  • During the earnings call, Friend thanked Donahoe for his contributions to the company, such as leading through the pandemic and supply chain disruption, and accelerating digital transformation.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Both candidates thanked the moderators after the debate.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of thanked
Adjective
  • These cities host globally renowned fashion schools, attract billions in investment, and maintain robust logistics networks that support their status as style epicenters.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Designed by renowned architects like C. Howard Crane & Associates; Verner, Wilhelm & Molby; William H. Kuni; Clarence E. Day, and Richard Marr, each residence offers a glimpse into the artistry and design of Detroit’s historic Palmer Woods neighborhood.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • Rabinovich, a distinguished Israeli historian of the modern Middle… The War for Lebanon, 1970-1983 This is partly a history of Lebanon's breakdown and civil war, partly a study of why and how Israel went to war in 1982.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • For his distinguished service, Sumter awarded Ali land.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • Others might consider one or a handful of human beings either holy or approaching holiness, such as the Pope in Catholicism or Moses, Jesus, or other exalted religious leaders.
    Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Common among those individuals worthy of the exalted appellation is a temptation to vacate, in view of unacceptable compromise, the industry’s fraught financial space.
    Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of exalted
Adjective
  • Her work on the TV movie earned her an Emmy nod for outstanding directing for a miniseries or a movie. 06 of 08 Kathy Bates' Battle with Cancer and Lymphedema Bates was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003 and breast cancer in 2012.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Amazon The Swift Go offers outstanding performance for the price (7/10, WIRED Review).
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of outstanding
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