honor
Example Sentences
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They named her Bee, in honor of the interconnectedness of the natural world, and so they could see reminders of her each spring.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The very public sabbatical produced one of his best-known albums, 1962's "The Bridge," and has led to proposals to rename the Williamsburg Bridge in Rollins' honor.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
But during the global financial crisis, one fund couldn’t honor that value—it “broke the buck”—because it held devalued assets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
What stood out to me while reading both articles is that both sportsmen are righteous, grateful people who honor their parents in meaningful ways.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“It would be my honor, Rebecca, to have you and your family view the proceedings from the grandstand,” he just told me.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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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