honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"I'm deeply honored to be your next mayor," said Raman, 45, in a statement on social media.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
I was honored to spend four decades serving the people of Texas as a judge, attorney general and a U.S. senator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Leaving his children items with important sentimental value honored their relationship and their history.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
The landmark Casa Vega Mexican restaurant in Sherman Oaks was honored in May with a sign proclaiming its corner of Ventura Boulevard as “Casa Vega Square.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
She was honored as a Hero of the Soviet Union and awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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