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honor

[on-er] / ˈɒn ər /






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She only found out in 2022, when she heard that Finglass would be bringing a busload of her cheerleaders to Brock’s home, to honor her with a lifetime achievement award and a crystal football.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Klara’s fellow B1s may consider her peculiar but in a Waititi movie, being a quirky oddball is actually a badge of honor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

“It is a true honor and a privilege, and I do not take that responsibility lightly at all,” Watt said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

She added: “There’s something so beautiful and full circle about getting to honor the woman who first encouraged my love of dance, through the very thing she helped me fall in love with.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

An invitation to the Washingtons’ home for an afternoon tea or a formal dinner was an extraordinary honor.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Los Javis tied for best director honors in Cannes, and the Spanish-language film won the top audience prizes in San Sebastian and at the Toronto International Film Festival, a reliable bellwether for Academy Awards success.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

Established in 1975, the award honors discoveries that have significantly advanced scientific understanding, with a substantial share of the recognized research conducted in Europe.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

He also earned All-NFL honors from 1961 to 1964 and made the NFL Pro Bowl five times in his first six seasons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Yes, Mr. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls, earning MVP honors in five of them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The woman was bestowed many honors and accolades throughout her life, but her daughter brought her greater joy than any of them.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

Before the game, first responders were honored and both coaches made sure to express their gratitude for the swift and effective work of those who protected the communities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 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

After all, Scharf was one of the honored guests at her wedding.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

“I will be honored to cast my vote, Baroness. But first, I must make up my mind. Let me think. Hmm!”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Taking the extra step of honoring the other person’s autonomy will help you get even more—a genuine, voluntary “yes.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

So it was about honoring theirs while making it my own as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

His oldest son, Noah, 18, said that he had forced himself to confront his father’s death, however painful it was, because doing otherwise was “not honoring him and what he went through.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The two were seen together during the inauguration, including at an event honoring the Greek American community where Marafatsos stood behind her as she spoke.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

My father, a Confucian of high order, would commend me for finally honoring that which is wholly evident.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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