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

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

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

“A good idea. We must be honest in our observations. Take up the pen and kindly do the honors, my girl.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly