honor
Example Sentences
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His dark ends achieved, Iago will not even favor the humanity he holds in such contempt with the honor of speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The second thing he did was hand out sombreros in honor of his Mexican heritage and status as the first Latino majority owner in America’s major professional sports.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
She started her own physical therapy practice that spring, naming it Hive Therapy in honor of Bee.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Department of Veterans Affairs External link, the holiday was established to honor fallen soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
"Bright Dawn, you will bring great honor to Ikuma. We send you away with hearts bursting with pride. We await the day when you will return to us, on your way to victory."
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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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