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honored

American  
[on-erd] / ˈɒn ərd /

adjective

  1. 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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“I am honored to be able to represent my country one more time, in my 5th and final Olympics!”

From Los Angeles Times

The title of the building isn’t a casual naming of the kind that happens when philanthropists donate to a museum and are honored with a wing named after them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under statute, the medal has to be recommended within three years of the action being honored and awarded within five years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tickets purchased for opening day will be honored Dec. 28, with full refunds available on request.

From Los Angeles Times

My family came to know him very well, as he was always an honored guest at our annual Christmas Eve gathering.

From Los Angeles Times