What does the cryptic crossword clue "Honoured member of Pride is meeting journalist (8)" mean?

The definition is "Honoured". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LION (synonym="member of a pride") + IS (synonym="IS") + ED (synonym="ED") = LIONISED; definition: "Honoured" The answer is LIONISED.

Honoured member of Pride is meeting journalist (8)

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