Synonyms of honors

honors 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recognizes
• credits
• thanks
• celebrates
• commemorates
• congratulates
• acknowledges
• salutes
• commends
• praises
• fetes
• compliments
• cites
• applauds
• cheers
• lauds
• extols
• hails
• memorializes
• acclaims
• glorifies
• touts
• laureates
• felicitates
• observes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dishonors
• disgraces
• shames
• humbles
• discredits
• humiliates
• maligns
• defames
• slanders
• condemns
• libels
• hisses
• denounces
• jeers
• censures
• hoots
• mocks
• ridicules
• damns
• bad-mouths
• puts down
• slights
• boos
• reprobates

honors

2 of 2

noun

plural of honor

1

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown

a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasures
• trophies
• jewels
• highlights
• boasts
• prides
• crown jewels
• attractions
• features
• glories
• credits
• excellences
• values
• feathers in one's cap
• virtues
• merits
• distinctions
• showpieces
• pièces de résistance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgraces
• defects
• dishonors
• blemishes
• stains
• blots
• shames
• stigmas
• slurs
• smudges
• horrors
• messes
• frights
• eyesores
• smirches

2

as in accolades

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accolades
• glories
• acclaim
• applauses
• credits
• distinctions
• praises
• lauds
• laurels
• kudos
• fames
• homages
• bays
• ovations
• props
• tributes
• commendations
• suns
• réclames
• compliments
• celebrities
• encomiums
• plaudits
• toasts
• eulogies
• panegyrics
• recommendations
• acclamations
• reputes
• kudos
• raves
• citations
• renowns
• rhapsodies
• glorifications
• exaltations
• elevations
• notes
• enshrinements
• enthronements

3

as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement

has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• prizes
• accolades
• trophies
• distinctions
• medals
• premiums
• decorations
• plumes
• kudos
• badges
• blue ribbons
• ribbons
• laurels
• plates
• plaques
• cups
• plaudits
• commendations
• crowns
• tributes
• eulogies
• compliments
• applauses
• encomiums
• orders
• citations
• panegyrics
• paeans
• homages
• hallelujahs
• honorable mentions
• bravos

4

as in privileges

something granted as a special favor

it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• privileges
• concessions
• rights
• grants
• courtesies
• appanages
• exemptions
• prerogatives
• boons
• entitlements
• claims
• immunities
• waivers
• perquisites
• patents
• birthrights
• charters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• duties
• obligations
• responsibilities
• burdens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of honors

Verb

Established in 1957 by the French Ministry of Culture, l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres honors those who have made significant contributions in arts and literature in France and globally. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2026

The celebration honors artists from across the metro, giving people an opportunity to observe and buy from artists selling jewelry, paintings, decorations and more. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Palestinians deserve a future that honors their humanity and their aspirations. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

To ensure the company honors the terms during the five-year period, the state attorneys general built two penalties for missing commitments. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Drawing on French and Italian influences, the trio has created a thoughtful, farm-fresh menu that honors Louisville’s past, present, and future. — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

The story won a Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation Award, which honors literary achievement by Black writers. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

He was named this month to the watch list for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award and is one of 22 players on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which honors commitment to community service. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Her new surname reportedly honors her mother, Katie Holmes, whose full name is Kate Noelle Holmes. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026

Noun

Patrick Mahomes did it on the way to winning MVP honors in 2018 and Peyton Manning did it in his 2013 MVP season. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

At the University of Turin, Pavese wrote his thesis on Walt Whitman, which was initially rejected because of the evident influence of Croce and then passed, with honors, after Leone Ginzburg savvily intervened and found Pavese a new examiner. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

The airline still received four major honors this year, including World's Best Business Class Airline, World's Best Business Class Lounge and World's Best Onboard Wi-Fi, a new award category for 2026. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

In 2025 the show won eight Emmys, including acting honors for Lower and Tillman. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026

Its awards haul includes second-best film honors at IDSFFK, best editing at Tokyo International Short Film Festival, best short film at IFFSA Toronto and best Indian short film at Yellowstone International Film Festival. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

In March, Seck was named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference Third Team with Elite 16 honors due to her strong academic performance. — Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 2026

Released abroad in multiple languages, her memoir honors Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian woman killed in detention. — Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

By my count, 14 different pitchers have started games for the Braves this season; nine of them have done the honors at least five times. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026