honored

Example Sentences

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Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

This impulse has now been honored with a semicongratulatory presidential tweet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

While there were exceptions, such as “a life-threatening physical condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy,” exactly how and when such an exception would be honored were unclear.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

He died at his home in Woodstock, New York, on Monday afternoon according to a statement from his publicist, who called him "one of the most honored and influential figures in American music".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“We are honored by your presence at our humble table, but don’t let us interrupt you!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo