honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the announcement was “news to me” but indicated his nation would support the pause if Russia actually honored it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
The trio were honored "for their discovery of a molecular switch for nerve cells," the Nobel Assembly said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
“I had to take a minute to take that in, and I thought, ‘I’d be honored.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
The ceremony, which honored Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford and George Strait, earned the lowest ratings in its history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I’m honored to be of service,” Mr. Johnson said to me when I thanked him.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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