Legion of Honor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Legion of Honor
Translation of French Légion d'honneur
Example Sentences
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San Francisco’s Legion of Honor hosts a survey dedicated to the ancient society, ranging from detailed works in gold to bronze ritual objects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy” at the San Francisco Legion of Honor museum aims to rectify that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Now 103 and seated in a wheelchair, Lamb took center stage Thursday when Macron awarded her the Legion of Honor during British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
He was an officer of the Legion of Honor, the highest French honor, and was named to the Architectural Digest AD100 2023 Hall of Fame.
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
He was a little old man with the ribbon of the Legion of Honor in his lapel.
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
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