as in recognizing
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 honoring
Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.
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Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Glaser made history last year as the first solo female host of the Golden Globes and is once again set to guide the show through a night honoring the year's top performances and productions.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
This is community service honoring Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons, simple.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
At the same time, this morning’s ceremony—honoring those who lost loved ones, pets, and homes—brought tears to my eyes.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
From a star jazz pianist in Walnut Creek to new shows at Santa Clara’s Triton Museum of Art and a two-day festival honoring David Bowie, there are a lot of cool shows and concerts to catch in the Bay Area.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Youth Changemaker Award, honoring a young leader under age 21 making a meaningful difference through leadership, service and action.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The awards were given out across eleven categories, honoring the filmmakers whose work resonated most with this year’s festivalgoers.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
More recently, Ballerini also attended several high-profile events, including honoring Kenny Chesney during his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and attending the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honoring
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the nominees for its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognizing excellence in feature films, documentaries, television and music videos.—
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However, Victoria gave Brooklyn a special nod while thanking her children during a speech.—
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Both mothers, thanking the role Lawrence School teacher Camarie Morris played in standing up for their children as a witness, asked Maas to consider imposing the maximum sentence allowed by law, which was up to 26 years in prison.—
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Mayor Andre Dickens pointed to those trends during his inauguration speech, crediting a focus on public safety and prevention.—
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Trump said, crediting unnamed others with the phrase.—
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Back in July, the actress shared a sweet post on her Instagram, celebrating her 23 years with her Moder.—
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But that doesn't mean there weren't some memorable moments worth celebrating!—
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The Phish frontman opened the show, one of three gigs commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.—
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Sabrina Carpenter is kicking off the New Year by commemorating her recent looks in an Instagram photo dump.—
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“Honoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honoring. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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