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

Nine people joined the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame this year, which honors those who have been on the list five times. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

To have a business community that trusts and honors the mayor and demonstrates it by giving back to its home city and helping make this a great place to raise a family. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The result is a clinic that still honors the original Mayr method yet feels unmistakably modern, holistic, and global in outlook. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

The Liberty Medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe, the Constitution Center explains. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

The 55-year-old country singer frequently honors veterans and first responders while recognizing their sacrifices on patriotic holidays. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Ceremony honors decades of service The ceremony gathered current and former crew, retired leaders, family members, and some of the original commissioning crew. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

The Windsor chair has been around for nearly 300 years, and Buchanan honors that history, transforming logs of oak, hickory, ash, maple, and walnut into pieces that are simple, beautiful, built to last, and available for purchase. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026

Lee’s resolution also honors the legacy of Wong Kim Ark, a Chinese American whose Supreme Court victory affirmed the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Noun

The series, which wrapped its sophomore season in April, topped the nominees with 25 honors. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Established in 2014, the Frieze London Artist Award honors artists at a crucial point in their careers and funds the realization of a new work to be presented at the London fair. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026

Six months later, Greer is thrilled with how Emerson handled the attention during a spectacular season that culminated in Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year honors. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 July 2026

In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts. — Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Also returning are the esteemed Jury Prizes and honors from FIPRESCI and NETPAC. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 July 2026

There is growing support of Landman from other awards bodies, including the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globes, who have each nominated Thornton for Best Male Actor in a Drama Series honors. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The honors included acting nods for Rhys in Lead, Kate O’Flynn and Dale Dickey in Supporting Actress, Stephen Root in Supporting Actor, and Hamish Linklater and Betty Gilpin in the Guest categories. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Emerson, who led Fort Worth Christian to the TAPPS Division II state championship game, was named the Star-Telegram’s Offensive Player of the Year and earned Gatorade National Player of the Year honors following his senior season. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026