honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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The event honored leaders in comedy, film, technology, literature and more in New York Thursday night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The landmark Casa Vega Mexican restaurant in Sherman Oaks was honored in May with a sign proclaiming its corner of Ventura Boulevard as “Casa Vega Square.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
"I didn't ask for the endorsement. I was surprised to get it, very honored to get it," Hilton said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
She says she honored him by caring for him and that I’m discounting everything she sacrificed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Jamshid who took even a broken finch as his most honored patient.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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