honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Being honored again feels like we’re being seen for developing that kind of language.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
“They don’t go after the ones that don’t do much. . . . I hate to say I’m honored by that, but I’ve done a lot—we’ve done a lot.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
"I hate to say I'm honored by that, but I've done a lot," Trump added.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
If AI could read “Survivor,” Collins reasoned, fans should be able to do the same, and with context that honored Butler’s ambivalence about the work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Even if the Athenians did banish him, very soon after his death they honored him as no other mortal.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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