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
Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Celebration of Black Excellence Awards honors people of African and African Caribbean heritage who are shaping business, culture and society.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 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
There are events and workshops held throughout the year, but some of the most memorable include its Obon Festival, an event that honors the memories of people who have passed.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Similar to his other siblings, Rob frequently honors his dad on social media.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Then there’s the driver’s door panel, which honors a 4,500-mile journey that the owner of the first Goodwood Phantom made across Australia.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The ceremony honors the best in daytime television — from talk shows like The View and The Drew Barrymore Show, to soap operas such as The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, to courtroom programs like Divorce Court and Judy Justice.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
In Love is an illuminating, modern love story about two people who make an impossible decision together that honors their enduring commitment to each other.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 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
The free event honors the dead through community altars, art, sugar skull making workshops and live performances.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Celebration of Black Excellence Awards honors people of African and African Caribbean heritage who are shaping business, culture and society.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 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
There are events and workshops held throughout the year, but some of the most memorable include its Obon Festival, an event that honors the memories of people who have passed.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Similar to his other siblings, Rob frequently honors his dad on social media.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Then there’s the driver’s door panel, which honors a 4,500-mile journey that the owner of the first Goodwood Phantom made across Australia.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The ceremony honors the best in daytime television — from talk shows like The View and The Drew Barrymore Show, to soap operas such as The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, to courtroom programs like Divorce Court and Judy Justice.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
In Love is an illuminating, modern love story about two people who make an impossible decision together that honors their enduring commitment to each other.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 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
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King Charles hosted the event, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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While a regular trackpad responds only to simple taps, the Trackpad Pro detects different levels of force, recognizes gestures, and delivers a consistent zero-latency response across its entire surface.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The site is one of Afghanistan’s architectural treasures and a major point of pilgrimage, believed by some to be the resting place of Hazrat Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad.—
Masoud Popalzai,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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French authorities have arrested five additional suspects in connection with the audacious daylight theft of French crown jewels from the Louvre Museum’s Apollo Gallery—but the priceless treasures remain missing.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Recently, Allen has held the edge in individual accolades as the reigning NFL MVP.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This year, exhibitors had to rely on an ecclectic batch of holdovers, rereleases, including Back to the Future, and the expansion of Focus Features’ awards darling and specialty offering Bugonia.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although Halloween is traditionally a moribund period at the box office, October is usually the time when studios start to launch their awards hopefuls.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As the inebriated soldiers learn when they’re granted easy entry back onto the base, Dick has special privileges.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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Punishment for her infractions involved the loss of visitation, canteen and telephone privileges.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 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
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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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The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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