honor society

noun

: a society for the recognition of scholarly achievement especially of undergraduates

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He is actively involved with IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society of IEEE. IEEE Spectrum, 24 July 2025 No wonder he’s already been inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters, an honor society founded in 1936 to celebrate Texas literature. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025 The multi-time CCL All-Star, who is also a member of Spanish and business honor society, will play softball next year at Stonehill. LOLA RONAYNE ATTLEBORO The sophomore shortstop and pitcher claimed Hockomock League MVP honors after blasting 17 home runs with 45 RBIs and a .519 batting average. Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025 As managing editor of The Journal, senior officer of Key Club, and national honor society member, Lily consistently leads with integrity. Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for honor society

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of honor society was in 1886

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“Honor society.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20society. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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