honors

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The dinosaur's name honors the traditions of the Aonikenk people, the southernmost group of the Indigenous Tehuelche peoples of Patagonia.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Veterans Day, which is observed annually on Nov. 11, honors those who previously served.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Busch won his first Cup Series race in 2005 and claimed rookie of the year honors the same year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Rice hit .350 with 11 home runs in 123 at-bats to earn MVP honors, overwhelming pitchers from more prominent colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He’d graduated with honors, had come to Salem and studied medicine; then he had decided to open his apothecary shop.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham