HONORS Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of honor

as in recognizes

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration the newlyweds were honored with a dinner given by the bride's grandmother

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honors

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noun

plural of honor

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession

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as in accolades

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day

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as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

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as in privileges

something granted as a special favor it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city

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Inaugurated in 2014 by the Noguchi Museum in New York, the annual prize honors individuals who share Noguchi’s innovative spirit and commitment to creativity. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026 Kamran Pasha has devised a truly unique take that honors the source material while expanding it in an enthralling, unexpected way. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 The award honors Young, Textile Exchange’s late chief operating officer. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Today, on what would have been his 33rd birthday, our Nation honors the loving memory of Charlie Kirk – a father, husband, Christian martyr, & titan of the conservative movement. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026 The program honors female athletes who take consequential stands for fairness, opportunity or safety and provides financial support and access to leadership programming. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 As its name suggests, the Art+Film Gala each year honors a visual artist and a filmmaker, and has become a fixture of Los Angeles’s art calendar since its first edition in 2011, which was dedicated to John Baldessari and Clint Eastwood. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Heinz Beck’s behind the fanciest spot, while the all-day dining restaurant La Casati honors the eccentric aristocrat Luisa, who once owned the building which became the Guggenheim Venice. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 Construction is nearly finished The meeting house reconstruction, built at its original site, honors its original character. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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Among his official honors, he was named an officer of the French Order of Merit for his services to fashion by French President Emmanuel Macron last year. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Just a week after earning C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week honors by converting all five field-goal attempts, kicker Robert Czeremcha missed twice, including a potential game-tying kick at the end of regulation. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 For his performance against Penn State, Mosley earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors, becoming the fourth Trojan to win the award this season. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 With a reputation as a speedy, hard-hitting impact player, Houston commanded the respect of District 3-6A coaches in 2025, earning district MVP honors — an award typically reserved for quarterbacks, receivers and running backs. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Best Documentary Feature honors went to If Pigeons Turned to Gold. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The annual gathering honors Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which falls on the last weekend of September. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Exclusivity in the honors should never mean exclusivity in access. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 The restaurant earned Bib Gourmand and Exceptional Cocktails honors from the Michelin Guide in 2025. — Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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The festival said the honor recognizes his contribution to the growth of the worldwide film business and to film culture.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The honor recognizes artists who remain relevant through their artistic and personal contributions, and whose influence has made a significant impact on Latin music around the world.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognizes

Noun

According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Columbus also sought riches and treasures to gift the monarchs.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasures

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Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
The accolades—five Pro Bowls, two All-Pros and offensive rookie of the year—speak for themselves.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolades

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This is important to me, because as much as these tech companies claim to be upending everything with AI and claiming extraordinarily special privileges as a result, there is still legal gravity constraining them.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Maybe someone with the right privileges could perform a factory reset or another destructive action, for example.

— David Bennett, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of privileges

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But today the man bringing home the big trophies is Álex Palou, who this year sealed his fifth title in six seasons.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
In a year when there’s a strong chance four different women will carry away the Big Four trophies, Swift will have positioned herself to wind up, once again, as Music’s Biggest Story.

— Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of trophies

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Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

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