honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"I had nothing but love and respect for that guy and he helped change my life. Honored to have met him and worked with him. Thoughts and prayers going out to his family," Aldean said.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025
Honored in 2013 by the White House News Photographers Association with its Lifetime Achievement Award, Edmonds traced the arc of his career.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024
Honored to have made top 17, and congratulations to our new Mrs World, Mrs Germany!
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024
Honored by Stow, Mass., at 99, she lived almost another decade, to 108.
From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2024
“Sir,” said Despereaux, “Most Very Honored Head Person, please, you have to listen to me. This is important. I know where your daughter is. ”
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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