honor
noun
honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions.
honoring
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present participleof honor.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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One woman writes: “I like the idea of honoring the staff. If you were to pick up my $100 tab, I’d like it, sure.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art declared it would no longer proceed with its Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition honoring John Galliano, scheduled to debut next year.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
“This is a big celebration for us because it took us so long to get here, but it’s something that I felt very very strongly about in terms of honoring illustrators,” said Hobson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled a planned May 2027 exhibit and gala honoring fashion designer John Galliano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
At first, most Americans believed that if an exposition honoring the deepest roots of the nation were to be held anywhere, the site should be Washington, the capital.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
