honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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"I didn't ask for the endorsement. I was surprised to get it, very honored to get it," Hilton said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
She says she honored him by caring for him and that I’m discounting everything she sacrificed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Counterpoint humanized publishing, revered its authors, honored and will live on in its books.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
After all, Scharf was one of the honored guests at her wedding.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
At a bear feast, the bear’s skull was ribboned and set out on a good red cloth, spoken to, honored.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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