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

Peach honors the fruit closely associated with the state, and white represents the dogwood, Georgia's state flower. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The recognition honors Endaya’s more than five decades of pioneering work in feminist and socially engaged art. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Hedrick, who is of the Mountain Maidu Tribe, said the holiday honors the visibility and survival of Native people. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

This Marriott property honors the building’s history—part of it was once the Craddock Terry Shoe Company factory—while blending original brick architecture with modern design. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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

Noun

Brock Bowers didn’t have to win AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors to get the Chiefs’ attention. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

His honors include an Emmy Award and an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Its honors include best serial comic at Lucca Comics & Games 2024 as well as the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Reese closed the regular season by earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for three consecutive weeks, becoming the first player in Dream history to accomplish the feat. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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