honor
Example Sentences
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Calvin Coolidge described the importance of keeping America’s founding principles in a speech in Philadelphia to honor the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence:
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The arts venue in the heart of Washington, DC, was named in honor of slain president John F. Kennedy.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
She started her own physical therapy practice that spring, naming it Hive Therapy in honor of Bee.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Just an artist who never stands still and that is what I personally respect and honor within his work.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The double shot of espresso at the coffee shop across the street from her office is called the Buzz in her honor.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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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