honor
Example Sentences
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The fossil was given the name Ikawaihere koehleri in honor of Richard Köhler and the location where it was discovered.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
He designed sets for plays and backdrops for operas and—using an iPad—created a hawthorn-blossom pattern for a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey to honor the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"It's a great honor and I appreciate it," Loggins told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Allison Janney was a guest of honor, receiving the Lifetime of Culture award.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
General Moore reads a citation, then presents Joey with the Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm, a commendation given by President Harry S. Truman to honor civilians who demonstrated incredible courage during the war.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing honor
Veterans Day Vocabulary
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A Graduation Lexicon
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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