honored

Example Sentences

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"I am honored to be the first president to finally get this much-needed project, which is on time and under budget, underway."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As Ms. Shevchenko’s partner and escort, Mr. Robare honored Balanchine’s fertile inventions with ease and expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The Apollo honored Shepard on its marquee Tuesday, remembering her as a “true Apollo legend.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But here they are the honored guests at the center of an unpretentious cinephilic atmosphere, where volunteers with vibrant wigs and Midwestern charm mind the lines that form outside the theaters around town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The feast day of Venus was, of course, especially honored in Cyprus, the island which first received the goddess after she rose from the foam.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton