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honor

[on-er] / ˈɒn ər /






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Wolverine fans rushed the field, an absurd act considering that Michigan was a 27.5-point favorite in this game, but whatever, civilization is crumbling and there’s no honor anymore.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

“It has been an honor and a privilege to try to get justice for your clients,” Evans concluded the email.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

Together with the Performance Art Museum, six artists staged their covers in honor of the magazine, which ran from 1978 to 1997.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

"The Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce are proud to honor the legacy of Dolly Parton with a replacement of her star," the organization wrote on Instagram.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

“And were you told that my great-grandfather was its governor? That he was elected in honor of the vast donation he made to the city?”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

The medal is one of the highest honors associated with human spaceflight in the United States.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

"Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life," said Walter.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Bueckers has since earned Rookie of the Year as well as All-Star honors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“The new Whitney Houston Barbie honors a woman whose voice, grace, beauty, and spirit inspired generations around the world,” Pat Houston, the executor of Houston’s estate, said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

She almost asked Percy to do the honors with Riptide, but before she could, he said, “Bacchus mentioned something about my voyage being harder than I expected. Not sure why—” The chamber groaned.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

She was the subject of an off-Broadway play and was honored by Rutgers University with the Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture, and Feminist Studies.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

“Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during this devastating time. We respectfully ask that their privacy be honored as they grieve this unimaginable loss.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

“At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it’s fitting that our favorite daughter, Dolly Parton, is honored for her extraordinary life and legacy,” Lee said.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

Rowan said in the statement: “Leon has been a terrific partner and leader for over three decades and I am honored to take the reins.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

She was honored as a Hero of the Soviet Union and awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art declared it would no longer proceed with its Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition honoring John Galliano, scheduled to debut next year.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

Steinem, returning from a Sioux powwow honoring ancient tribal women, knew she wasn’t in her element.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

"With antisemitism at crisis levels, the Met honoring John Galliano at this moment was misguided, and even Galliano ultimately recognized what the Met should have done from the start," Greenblatt said.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

The airport is unlikely to be the last place where Tennesseans consider permanently honoring Parton.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

Diane von Furstenberg was honoring powerful women at the event, including Oprah.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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