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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 feel honored that I was chosen for this role," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"I'm incredibly honored that voters have given us the opportunity to advance to the general election for Mayor of Los Angeles," Raman said in a statement posted on X.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And I think I speak for both of us that we feel really grateful and so honored to have taken on these roles and that it’s resonated and has excited people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Compton High alums and hip-hop heavyweights Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre joined the celebration, and the latter was honored for his $10-million donation to the new performing arts center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The once respected and honored Taliban became what they were fighting against, the oppressive warlords and dictators that had preceded them.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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