honors

Example Sentences

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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

Kori McNair is an Atlanta native and an honors journalism major and international affairs minor at Howard University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day, when America honors its fallen heroes — and financial markets and other institutions will be closed in observance of the holiday.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“It requires the energy of all the people, and it is a sacred task that honors the gods.”

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis