Legion of Honor

noun phrase

: a French order conferred as a reward for civil or military merit

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Lifetime Achievement, the French Legion of Honor, Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and the Hermione Award. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Francis Ford Coppola wore his tuxedo with a little red rosette on the lapel, reflecting his status as an Officer of France’s Legion of Honor. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which operates the de Young and Legion of Honor, laid off 12 employees as attendance remained about 20 percent below pre-pandemic levels. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 President of France Emmanuel Macron honored French filmmaker Claude Lelouch, actress Sigourney Weaver, Illumination founder Chris Meledandri, filmmaker George Lucas and actress Jodie Foster with France’s prestigious Legion of Honor. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Legion of Honor

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Legion of Honor was in 1802

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“Legion of Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Legion%20of%20Honor. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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