honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Some executives considering investing in Venezuela have sought her out, said members of her team, seeking assurances that deals struck with the current government would be honored in any transition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Earlier this month, a pair of ceremonies, formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys, honored artistic and technical achievements as well as some performance categories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
In 2010, a reclusive Russian mathematician Grigori Perelman was honored for proving the Poincaré conjecture, the first Millennium Prize Problem to be solved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The first pair of Emmy ceremonies, formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys, were held over two nights two weekends before the Primetime Emmy Awards and honored many of the behind-the-scenes workers and craftspeople in television.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
When Ku-Ang touched the water, a crashing roar echoed and the entire sea opened, as if welcoming an honored ruler.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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