honor
noun
honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions.
are honoring
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present progressiveof honor.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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Tournament organizers are honoring Goolagong Cawley on the 50th anniversary of the first of her four Australian Open titles in 1974.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
Today, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy are honoring Rubin for her work by naming a new observatory in Chile after her.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2023
“By adding John Lewis to this collection, we are honoring an extraordinary contribution to the American story and inspiring future generations to follow his lead,” McCarthy said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
“I was more emotional than I expected... and here we are honoring the Sandman at the Kennedy Center with the Mark Twain Award.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
The truth is beginning to be realized, and the truly intellectual are honoring the brave thinker of the past.
From Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest by Robert Green Ingersoll
