honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It’s the foundation for the entire sovereign debt market — and is so widely honored that in 2002, Russia was still paying obligations from the time of the czars.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
She was named the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year in 1978, received the National Medal of Arts in 2004, and was honored with the Kennedy Center Awards in 2006.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Parton has been honored in musical tributes by Carrie Underwood, Alison Krauss and Shania Twain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Grateful to pick up the axe, and honored by the fans who made this story legendary.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
It was not only that the man who won was honored; the man who was defeated was held to be dishonored.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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