honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Other journalists who will be honored alongside Assi include Hungary's Szabolcs Panyi, who investigated former prime minister Viktor Orban, and Colombia's Estefany Rodriguez, who was detained by US immigration officers while working in March.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the spirit of Zeus’ law to be generous toward guests, I’m honored to welcome classics professor Emily Wilson to the land of film criticism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“I’m honored to learn from someone like her; like, getting the chance to be around an athlete like that is amazing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Buying the longest-term debt requires faith that the pile of IOUs will be honored.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
About a month later, the members of the 125th were honored again for their determined gallantry: they were renamed the 125th M. M. Raskova Borisov Guards.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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