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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Kentuckians who need to mail a letter or visit their bank might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who have served in the United States military.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Hoosiers who need to mail a letter, visit their bank or those who have business at the BMV might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who served in the United States military.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Tapping into this 2025 obsession, Miron Crosby, a leader in fashion-forward cowboy boots, has teamed up with luxury label Carolina Herrera on a two-boot collection that honors both the cowboy and the sophisticate inside of you.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
For the second straight year, Hannity will host the Patriot Awards, Fox News’ own awards special, which honors everyday heroes (and a few famous people) for their achievements in life, rather than on the screen.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The hotel honors its commitment to sustainability with an organic garden that provides fresh ingredients for the restaurant—a rarity on the island, where logistics make fresh produce difficult to come by.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Mike Johnson honors Cheney with tribute House Speaker Mike Johnson paid tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday, offering condolences to the Cheney family and invoking Scripture.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe honors the history of the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
These honors are not coincidental.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Movies for Grownups honors and champions films made by and for the 50-plus audience.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The request for an interview comes a week after King Charles III began a process to strip his younger brother of his titles and honors and evict him from the royal estate at Windsor, seeming to cap Andrew’s yearslong fall from grace over the depth of his ties to Epstein.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Mirren and the currently unannounced recipient of the Carol Burnett Award will receive their honors during the Golden Globes' new prime-time special, Golden Eve, which is set to take place annually ahead of the official 2026 Golden Globes ceremony.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The honors affected are Andrew’s Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The honors affected are his Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
It's been one of the biggest honors of my career and we're still just getting started.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Paris under the aegis of UNESCO, celebrating work that honors Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of non-violence and peace.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Kentuckians who need to mail a letter or visit their bank might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who have served in the United States military.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Hoosiers who need to mail a letter, visit their bank or those who have business at the BMV might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who served in the United States military.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Tapping into this 2025 obsession, Miron Crosby, a leader in fashion-forward cowboy boots, has teamed up with luxury label Carolina Herrera on a two-boot collection that honors both the cowboy and the sophisticate inside of you.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
For the second straight year, Hannity will host the Patriot Awards, Fox News’ own awards special, which honors everyday heroes (and a few famous people) for their achievements in life, rather than on the screen.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The hotel honors its commitment to sustainability with an organic garden that provides fresh ingredients for the restaurant—a rarity on the island, where logistics make fresh produce difficult to come by.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Mike Johnson honors Cheney with tribute House Speaker Mike Johnson paid tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday, offering condolences to the Cheney family and invoking Scripture.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe honors the history of the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next year.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
These honors are not coincidental.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Movies for Grownups honors and champions films made by and for the 50-plus audience.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The request for an interview comes a week after King Charles III began a process to strip his younger brother of his titles and honors and evict him from the royal estate at Windsor, seeming to cap Andrew’s yearslong fall from grace over the depth of his ties to Epstein.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Mirren and the currently unannounced recipient of the Carol Burnett Award will receive their honors during the Golden Globes' new prime-time special, Golden Eve, which is set to take place annually ahead of the official 2026 Golden Globes ceremony.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The honors affected are Andrew’s Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The honors affected are his Order of the Garter and Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
It's been one of the biggest honors of my career and we're still just getting started.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
Verb
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Shane Williams, a panelist and managing director of global trade for Ernst & Young, recognizes that tariffs can be a good and a bad thing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Today the Texas Roadhouse chain recognizes Veterans Day, offering those who have served a voucher good for a meal that can be used until May 2025.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the 1930s, amid fears the palace collection would be seized by Japan’s Imperial Army, many of the treasures were evacuated to other cities and spent years on the road, sometimes hidden in temples and caves on the way.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Downtown, colorful art galleries and boutiques are filled with coastal treasures from handmade jewelry to nautical prints and souvenirs.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sabonis missed five of his first six shots while being guarded by Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center with four Defensive Player of the Year awards.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite not living in London full-time, the two have reportedly enjoyed their privileges as royal family members.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Calvo credits a political campaigns course during his first year at Harvard with sparking his interest in government.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nothing indicated that the removal credits Microsoft was snapping up were enough to cancel out these emissions, let alone surmount them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Amick responded to Green’s statement that the opinions of non-champions don’t matter, noting that Durant has two titles and two Finals MVP trophies.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The most famous of these works, Doctor Faustus, is about the glories and perils of eccentric genius.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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