NounMany of the Persians, despite belonging to the Barbarian Other, come off with honor and dignity in his pages, even during the final narrative of Xerxes' invasion. Peter Green, New York Review of Books, 15 May 2008Whoever footed the bill, the episode gave Marsh a taste of the grand life she yearned for. Presiding at balls in her honor and making entrances at lavish picnics were distinctions she could never have dreamed of back home. Edmund S. Morgan et al., New York Review of Books, 27 Sept. 2007"As I was saying," he said, smiling at the sea of students before him, all of whom were still gazing transfixed at Mad-Eye Moody, "we are to have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event that has not been held for over a century." J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2000 These people deserve to be treated with honor. The team brought honor to the school. The building was named in honor of the city's founder. He was prepared to fight to defend his family's honor. She has a keen sense of honor. He would not do it as a matter of honor. He's a man of honor. It was an honor to be invited. VerbCape Ann, an hour's drive north of Boston, is far sleepier than the famous elbow that bounds the southern reach of Massachusetts Bay. … There aren't any schmaltzy songs about my granite cape, which was named to honor a queen, thank you very much. Anita Diamant, National Geographic Traveler, September 2005But by talking with hikers and trail builders in the years since, and tracing the history these stone piles carry with them, I would learn that cairns are more than just interesting curiosities. I would discover that cairns honor the dead, save lives, mark boundaries, protect vegetation, claim territory, and reflect the seasons. Barbara Claire Kasselmann, AMC Outdoors, May 1999Ricketts left for Mexico to study typhus in July of that year, where it killed him in 1910 at the age of thirty-nine. To honor his memory, the organisms that cause typhus and sundry spotted fevers were dubbed rickettsia in 1916. Wayne Biddle, A Field Guide to Germs, 1995"Elegant Attire is a tradition in the Saratoga Clubhouse," says a sign outside the clubhouse. "Ladies and gentlemen who continue to honor this tradition (e.g., dresses, suits or sport jackets) are always appreciated." It is not easy to arbitrate good taste, particularly when the temperature is soaring toward the 90's on a humid day. George Vecsey, New York Times, 21 Aug. 1994 When we got married, we promised to love and honor each other. We were honored with the queen's presence. She has been honored by several organizations for her charitable works. We need to find an appropriate way to honor these brave people. They have established a scholarship as a way to honor his memory. They are accused of failing to honor their debts. See More
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The restaurant is named in honor of Sosa's aunt and includes family recipes such as chicken guisado, a stewed chicken dish served with olives, Chimayo red chiles, garlic and turmeric rice. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2022 The 11th grader posted celebratory photos in honor of his fall homecoming dance. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2022 But last night, the setting was transformed anew in honor of Mejrui and its latest Heart collection.Vogue, 20 Sep. 2022 Even Google turned its logo black in the U.K. on Monday in honor of the queen. Kevin Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Sep. 2022 In honor of Cyber Monday, snag an even wider selection with discounts up to 70% off. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 20 Sep. 2022 All wore tasteful funeral ensembles with affectionate touches in honor of the queen, yet managed to send a trio of differing messages. Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 The tower was known as the Clock Tower until 2012, when it was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honor of the queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the throne.Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 Charlotte's outfit contained a little but touching homage to the Queen, with Charlotte wearing a diamond horseshoe brooch in honor of the Queen's love of horses. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 19 Sep. 2022
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Moved by these revelations, Low-Sabado decided to honor her heritage in a public way 12 years ago — by helping to start the Walk of Remembrance to pay tribute to the villagers.Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 The Houston Texans used their opener Sunday against Indianapolis to honor and remember the victims of the Uvalde Elementary school shooting. Kristie Rieken, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 Prince William and Prince Harry have also continued to honor their mother by carrying on with her work in their own lives. Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 In recent years, there has been a movement to honor Clemente by retiring his No. 21 across the big leagues. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 His children intend to carry on their family's tradition of hospitality with the residents of Greater Cincinnati to honor their father by opening a restaurant with his name. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 July 2022 In that spirit, let the justices honor an act of compassion by a vote of the people. Matthew Scully, National Review, 11 July 2022 After the birthday party is over, the cars are loaded up onto 18-wheelers and taken to be recycled, because the second-best way to celebrate America the Beautiful—after launching cars, of course—is to honor her natural beauty by keeping her clean. Sasha Richie, Car and Driver, 8 July 2022 Ahead of the Grown Ups star's birthday, The Cameron Boyce Foundation — founded by Boyce's family after his death to honor his legacy by searching for a cure for epilepsy — held the Inaugural Cam for a Cause Gala, which Carson and Cameron attended. Alexis Jones, PEOPLE.com, 6 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
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Middle English, from Anglo-French onur, honur, from Latin honos, honor