I am honored vs I feel honored

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am honored' is more commonly used when accepting an award, recognition, or privilege, while 'I feel honored' is used when expressing gratitude or appreciation for being recognized or appreciated.

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I am honored

This phrase is correct and commonly used when accepting an award, recognition, or privilege.

This phrase is used to express gratitude or appreciation for being recognized or appreciated.

Examples:

I am honored to receive this award.
I am honored to be here today.
I am honored to have been chosen for this opportunity.

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I am honored to meet the new second secretary of civil governance.
I am honored to be with you now.
I am honored to be your captain.
I am honored to introduce a special guest.
Senator Thompson, I am honored to stand here with you today.
I am honored to accept this responsibility.
I am honored to die to give you sustenance.
I am honored that you guys would ask.
I am honored, Mr. Breslow.
I am honored, Your Excellency and milord.
I am honored by your visit, Your Excellency.
I am honored to be in the service of such a noble, upstanding public servant...
I am honored to be at your coming out party.
I am honored to be at this crucial summit.
I am honored to serve in the position.
I am honored to introduce vice president erik casten.
I am honored to have the opportunity.
I am honored by your visit to Lothal.
But if he prepareth I am honored.
I am honored... by Father's personal visit.

Alternatives:

I feel honored
It is an honor
I am grateful
I am privileged
I am humbled

I feel honored

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing gratitude or appreciation for being recognized or appreciated.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of appreciation or gratitude for being recognized or appreciated.

Examples:

I feel honored to have been chosen for this award.
I feel honored to be part of this team.
I feel honored to have your support.

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I feel honored that you asked me to be your best man. Jill felt honored to have won such a prestigious award. See also: feel, honor. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms ...
Murray: 'I feel honored and happy to get an opportunity'. Racing Louisville FC Communications. July 29, 2022 11:55 pm.
Jun 23, 2021 ... I feel honored and humbled to be part of Captain Harrington's Team of Vice Captains at Whistling Straits later this.
I don't hesitate to let someone know when I feel honored by their words or actions. It's only an oddity because of our western society that has relegated the ...
Aug 6, 2019 ... Play "I feel honored and blessed to have been alive during that time." by NASA on desktop and mobile. Play over 265 million tracks for free ...
a person you should treat with much due respect when dealing with situations that could of gone sour. I feel honored.
He was an exceptional man and I feel honored to have met him and had the opportunity to co-author a paper with him. Frederic Barlat. Alcoa Technical Center.

Alternatives:

I am honored
It is an honor
I am grateful
I am privileged
I am humbled

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