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

The GreenerGov Awards honors various state agencies for their efforts to reduce their environmental impact. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026

Launched in 2006, the California Hall of Fame honors people whose achievements have made an impact on the state, country and world. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Canadian schools are being encouraged to introduce white poppies into Remembrance Day lessons, challenging the traditional emphasis on military sacrifice as the country honors its war dead. — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

But unlike Memorial Day in May, which honors veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and died while serving their country, Veterans Day results in fewer closings or changes in mass transit schedules. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Memorial Day honors those who died in military service, and Veterans Day honors all those who served in the military, according to the United Service Organizations. — Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

The award honors filmmakers of substantial achievement who represent the future of cinema. — Mark Schilling, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

The scholarship honors Houlihan, who died in November 2025 after deciding to end treatment for the colon cancer he’d been diagnosed with a few years earlier, and his first wife, Kat Houlihan, who died suddenly in 2000. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

The restaurant honors the origins of jerk cuisine, and the flavors of shared survival. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Noun

His open-face Tokyo-style egg salad bagel tied with his seasonal fruit bagel for Most Creative at April’s BagelFest West, where Rise also took Best Bagel of the West honors. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Our veterans earned their honors through sacrifice and service. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Alvarez garnered multiple honors at the MLB Awards show, which was held Wednesday night in Las Vegas with the slugger attending in person. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026

Bettis finished with 150 yards rushing and three touchdowns to earn MVP honors, while Florida quarterback Shane Matthews set a Sugar Bowl record with 370 passing yards. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic was named second-team preseason All-SEC, and Malachi Moreno earned third-team honors. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Carson Benge’s late-season swoon was almost enough to nab him NL Rookie of the Year honors, but the Mets‘ right fielder finished second to Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Its honors include Gold awards from the International Gold Awards, New York Movie Awards and Milan Gold Awards. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026