time-honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of time-honored
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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She’s also engaged in time-honored traditions: recording an outgoing voicemail message, prank calling and fighting with a sibling over who gets to use it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Still, now is the time to pause, take a deep breath and maybe heed a tidbit of time-honored advice from a handful of Wall Street veterans: Buy the dip.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Up has gone a mighty whine from actors, directors and other Hollywood traditionalists against the disruptive streamer walking off with HBO, a time-honored studio and storytelling brands like Superman, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
Not every family brings out special tokens to mark the seasons, I know, but in many households, this is a time-honored ritual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
“That was different. This is a time-honored tradition. Every boy in town goes to John Eye’s, sooner or later.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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