honor
noun
honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions.
am honoring
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present progressiveof honor (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“These students I am honoring are incredibly talented scholars, and it is a privilege to have them recognized by the California State Senate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
Hopefully I am honoring Wendy by being another woman who’s coming in, being unapologetically Sherri.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
"I am honoring my beautiful late mama, Janet Leigh, but... it's a little more meta than that," Curtis told Entertainment Tonight at the premiere.
From Fox News ● Oct. 13, 2021
“As we approach the 20th anniversary of that tragic day, I am honoring that commitment.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 3, 2021
"But it is Mr. Torres whom I am honoring this time," answered the girl.
From East Angels by Constance Fenimore Woolson
