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
Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Also known as an honor or hero’s walk, the tradition honors the life of an organ donor before the harvesting process begins.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The event honors achievement across industry sectors.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The analysis here honors the Maunder Minimum and Modern Maximum by scaling up the low-variability TSI of Coddington, similar to the approach of Ammann.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Here's how Marissa Lovell remembers and honors her father, former Marquette University President Michael Lovell, one mile at a time.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For the first-time, TIME also evaluated submissions to the TIME for Kids Service Stars program, which honors young leaders who are making the world a brighter place.
—Time Pr, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
All-in-all, Curaçao's North Sea Jazz Festival provides a truly world-class festival experience that both enriches and honors the deeply profound cultural roots of the island.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
For example, Fort Bragg now honors Army Pfc.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
And the day before, CC and Amber Sabathia hosted the LegaCCy Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan to not only celebrate the pitcher’s career and Hall of Fame honors, but benefit the foundation as well.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Chay’s image earned top honors in the Aurorae category of the 2025 Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Literally this woman was valedictorian in high school, Yale with honors, Stanford with honors.
—Nathan Furr, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The EMAs honors film and television productions that have demonstrated achievements in environmental storytelling and sustainable producing.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
With more than 120 million albums sold nationwide, Osbourne was a five-time Grammy winner, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, both with Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024, with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars, among other honors.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Also known as an honor or hero’s walk, the tradition honors the life of an organ donor before the harvesting process begins.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Also known as an honor or hero’s walk, the tradition honors the life of an organ donor before the harvesting process begins.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The event honors achievement across industry sectors.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The analysis here honors the Maunder Minimum and Modern Maximum by scaling up the low-variability TSI of Coddington, similar to the approach of Ammann.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Here's how Marissa Lovell remembers and honors her father, former Marquette University President Michael Lovell, one mile at a time.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For the first-time, TIME also evaluated submissions to the TIME for Kids Service Stars program, which honors young leaders who are making the world a brighter place.
—Time Pr, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
All-in-all, Curaçao's North Sea Jazz Festival provides a truly world-class festival experience that both enriches and honors the deeply profound cultural roots of the island.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
For example, Fort Bragg now honors Army Pfc.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
Mara Brock Akil is set to receive one of the industry’s highest honors at this year’s Hollywood Confidential, where the trailblazing writer and producer will be celebrated with the ICON Award.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
And the day before, CC and Amber Sabathia hosted the LegaCCy Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan to not only celebrate the pitcher’s career and Hall of Fame honors, but benefit the foundation as well.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Chay’s image earned top honors in the Aurorae category of the 2025 Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Literally this woman was valedictorian in high school, Yale with honors, Stanford with honors.
—Nathan Furr, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The EMAs honors film and television productions that have demonstrated achievements in environmental storytelling and sustainable producing.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
With more than 120 million albums sold nationwide, Osbourne was a five-time Grammy winner, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, both with Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024, with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars, among other honors.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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Advertisement Fortunately, the public recognizes how backward this decision is.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in 2016, Hadid was the first woman to win the RIBA Gold Medal, which recognizes an individual’s substantial contributions to international architecture on behalf of the British monarch.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Secondhand treasures can easily add a touch of mystery to your holiday decor.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stay at a vacation rental, the Marsh Harbour Inn, or The Inn at Bald Head Island, which includes club privileges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Standing privileges let support teams respond fast.—
Jagadeesh Kunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Think avocado toast, participation trophies, and side parts.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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As Amber Sparks pointed out in 2023, prizes are a way for authors, the majority of whom don’t earn a living from writing books, to make a little money.—
Maris Kreizman,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Roughly 385,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $40,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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