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  • past participle of honor.
  • past tense form of honor.
Synonyms

honored

American  
[on-erd] / ˈɒn ərd /

adjective

  1. An image of the word honored as defined by held in honor; highly respected.

    held in honor; highly respected.

    our honored guests; an honored member of the community.


Etymology

Origin of honored

First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Some executives considering investing in Venezuela have sought her out, said members of her team, seeking assurances that deals struck with the current government would be honored in any transition.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Sher and his aide and friend Kip Lipper attended a 2010 banquet in San Francisco at which the California League of Conservation Voters honored Justice Newsom with the Byron Sher Lifetime Achievement Award.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

“I am overjoyed that Joann wants to ensure that P-22 is honored for his incredible legacy,” Beth Pratt, California regional executive director for the National Wildlife Federation, said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

“We are deeply honored to be offering this harmonious collection this fall at Christie’s and play a small role in stewarding his inimitable legacy,” Friedlander said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

We usually honored a luminary in public service and a client.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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