it has been an honor vs it is an honor

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It has been an honor' is used when referring to a past event or experience that was an honor, while 'It is an honor' is used to express that something is currently an honor or privilege.

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it has been an honor

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event or experience that was an honor.

This phrase is used to express gratitude or appreciation for a past honor or privilege that was experienced.

Examples:

It has been an honor working with you.
It has been an honor to serve on this committee.
It has been an honor to be part of this team.

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Ben, it has been an honor watching you work today.
Dear Warden jeffries, it has been an honor working for you, at the Cuesta Verde Women's Correctional Facility, the past four years.
Dear President Garcetti, for over two years, it has been an honor to serve this administration as Secretary of State.
My loyal soldiers, it has been an honor to have led you.
It has been an honor to watch you grow up.
It has been an honor to meet you, sir.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of this county.
It has been an honor to serve with you, old friend.
It has been an honor serving all of you and preserving our fine traditions.
It has been an honor to meet you and a joy to emerge from your 3rd generation birth canal.
It has been an honor to work with you, Dr. Mayer.
It has been an honor and a privilege to have worked alongside men such as you.
It has been an honor to bring you the news each night, and read the paper to you each morning.
In that case, it has been an honor.
And l would like to add, it has been an honor serving with you.

Alternatives:

It was an honor
It was a privilege
I was honored to
I was privileged to

it is an honor

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that something is currently an honor or privilege.

This phrase is used to express gratitude or appreciation for a current honor or privilege.

Examples:

It is an honor to meet you.
It is an honor to be here.
It is an honor to receive this award.

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Gentlemen, it is an honor to ride beside you.
Your Majesty, it is an honor.
For our country, it is an honor.
And it is an honor to fight for that freedom.
Sir, it is an honor to meet you.
Know that it is an honor to die by your hand.
Miss gaga, it is an honor to be speaking to you.
And if I may say so... it is an honor to guard Your Lordship tonight.
Ginuwine, it is an honor to be breathing the same air as you.
I know, it is an honor to meet you, Agent Coulson.
Mayor Hayes, it is an honor to have you standing in this shop.
(Clears throat) Jane, it is an honor and a privilege for me to be here today.
Mr. President, it is an honor to be here.
Black kettle, it is an honor for me to present to you the flag of the United States.
But to be awarded position... it is an honor I have not earned.
Man, it is an honor to meet the guy who wormed Skinner.
You were missed, Master, but it is an honor to finally serve beside you as a knight.
Look, in Pakistan, it is an honor to be dropped off by your parents.
This is Andy Dwyer, and it is an honor to meet you, sir.
...it is an honor to present the First Lady of the United States... Mrs. Kitty Neil.

Alternatives:

It's a privilege
I am honored to
I am privileged to
I feel honored

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it has been an honor vs it is an honor