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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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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Recent Examples of honors
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Today, the couple is preparing for a civil wedding this July before celebrating a larger traditional wedding next year that honors Nyatsanza's African heritage.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
But the eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, which honors global soccer’s best player, had no problems in a tuneup last week against Iceland, scoring on a penalty kick while playing 20 minutes in a sharp performance.
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Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
The latter honors the explorers who made their way out West in the 1800s.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Soccer in Mexico Mexico honors 1971 World Cup In Mexico, Azteca Stadium became the first venue to host games in three separate FIFA World Cups.
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Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The Thalberg Award honors producers whose bodies of work reflect consistently high-quality motion picture production.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Anivar Romero died in 1990, Oscar said, and his son honors his legacy through AR’s, and does it with a smile.
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Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
In 2025, the Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg, who won Rookie of the Year honors this past season.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors awarded by Congress.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The show has accumulated more than 11 million lifetime views and taken home Gold and Silver honors at the Telly Awards and Gold and Audience Choice recognition at the Collision Awards.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The sophomore set Byron Nelson’s single-season and single-game strikeout records (15) while earning District 4-6A co-MVP honors and leading her squad to a strong 37-7-1 overall record.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Philon, who helped lead Alabama to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament, earned Third-Team All-American and First-Team All-SEC honors in his sophomore season.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Levu and pitchers Wylan Moss and Logan Reddemann earned second-team All-America honors from the NCBWA, while pitcher Angel Cervantes was named to the Perfect Game Freshman All American team.
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Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Limited to 25 examples, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary honors not only the marque’s famed luxury sedan, introduced in 1925, but the automobile’s legacy as a canvas for creative expression.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Verb
On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.
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Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Today, the couple is preparing for a civil wedding this July before celebrating a larger traditional wedding next year that honors Nyatsanza's African heritage.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
But the eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, which honors global soccer’s best player, had no problems in a tuneup last week against Iceland, scoring on a penalty kick while playing 20 minutes in a sharp performance.
—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
The latter honors the explorers who made their way out West in the 1800s.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Soccer in Mexico Mexico honors 1971 World Cup In Mexico, Azteca Stadium became the first venue to host games in three separate FIFA World Cups.
—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The Thalberg Award honors producers whose bodies of work reflect consistently high-quality motion picture production.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Anivar Romero died in 1990, Oscar said, and his son honors his legacy through AR’s, and does it with a smile.
—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
Sharp earned Big 12 Conference Al-Defensive Team and Big 12 tournament MVP honors as a junior.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
In 2025, the Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg, who won Rookie of the Year honors this past season.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors awarded by Congress.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The show has accumulated more than 11 million lifetime views and taken home Gold and Silver honors at the Telly Awards and Gold and Audience Choice recognition at the Collision Awards.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The sophomore set Byron Nelson’s single-season and single-game strikeout records (15) while earning District 4-6A co-MVP honors and leading her squad to a strong 37-7-1 overall record.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Philon, who helped lead Alabama to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament, earned Third-Team All-American and First-Team All-SEC honors in his sophomore season.
—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Levu and pitchers Wylan Moss and Logan Reddemann earned second-team All-America honors from the NCBWA, while pitcher Angel Cervantes was named to the Perfect Game Freshman All American team.
—
Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Limited to 25 examples, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary honors not only the marque’s famed luxury sedan, introduced in 1925, but the automobile’s legacy as a canvas for creative expression.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
Verb
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This modern leadership model recognizes that sustained peak performance demands a strong biological foundation, encompassing sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
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Cops released photos of the suspect in hopes the public recognizes him.
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Small piles of dirt, work going on at night and no permission signs for authorized excavations tipped off officials, according to a spokesperson for the Carabinieri Art Police, a specialized unit dedicated to stopping the theft of Italy’s vast historical treasures.
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America is turning 250, but not all of its greatest treasures sit behind museum glass.
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
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Too many organizations still handle these carelessly, with credentials baked into code, privileges that are far too broad, secrets shared across systems, or tokens that live forever.
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What’s more, criminal convictions and restrictions on doctors’ hospital privileges are nowhere to be found, despite state law requiring the information be publicly available.
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McMillon credits fellow co-founder Reatha Hardy-Jordan with helping grow the organization after two key members of the original leadership team relocated to Texas.
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Seehorn credits Gilligan for leaving his stories and characters open to interpretation.
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The team rode in the parade with trophies and returned to Cook Park after the parade to display their championship awards, greet fans and pose for photo opportunities.
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Davis himself received two trophies as the set’s producer.
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This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team.
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The handwritten sign on the cooler, extolling the glories of bottarga, is your first hint that Bottega Gabriele’s Italian bona fides run deep.
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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