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Meanings of honoring in English

Catalan
observança

Conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

observança
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Examples for "observance"
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Financial markets will be closed today for the observance of Independence Day.
The Irish Times
2
The contracts did not trade on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
Reuters
3
Some of the measures in place include the observance of social distancing.
Jamaica Observer
4
Thou art a Brahmana in the observance of the six well-known duties.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 / Books 8,...
5
The third was held for the observance of a general religious festival.
Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines
Usage of honoring in English
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Maybe honoring people, and supporting people, and providing resources would do that.
Feminist dot com
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Mothers are not the only ones who benefit from honoring nature's call.
The Disposable Male
3
A library honoring Miller's legacy said it was closed until further notice.
Reuters
4
Everyone at the reception was a witness to the honoring of Moulton.
Lincoln's Yarns and Stories / A Complete Collection of the Funny...
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But honoring the Compton's history in the Tenderloin is not just symbolic.
The Guardian
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By honoring that emotion, Topsy-Turvy becomes a triumph from start to finish.
The new yorker
7
This principle concerns especially reverencing the gods, and honoring parents and relations.
Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies
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All, without respect to party, united in honoring their late illustrious countryman.
The Grand Old Man / Or, the Life and Public Services of the Righ...
9
New York tried to outdo Vienna and London in honoring Mark Twain.
The Boys' Life of Mark Twain
10
And this will be honoring God by taking Him at His word.
The Theology of Holiness
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That's too easy and we would be honoring his last earthly request.
Terminal Compromise
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Olsen, who was honoring the tradition of making tintype photographs of re-enactors.
Reuters
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Stephens told Reuters that he was simply honoring the litigants' wishes.
Reuters
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It quickly became a national conversation about patriotism and honoring the American flag.
Ebony
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Those in the tribe who believe in honoring the Balance wouldn't let him.
Secrets of the Wolves
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In a strange way, I believe the assassins were honoring me.
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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