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

The latter in 2013 landed on The Black List, which honors the year’s best unproduced screenplays. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Chick-fil-A will demolish one of its remaining Dwarf Houses south of Atlanta to build a restaurant concept that honors its founder. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

In 2025, Fisher was a finalist for both the Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top linebacker, and the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, which recognizes a player’s leadership, integrity and sportsmanship off the field. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

The addition of missing middle housing is said to provide a thoughtful addition that honors Oak Park’s character. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Established in 2016 by physicist Stephen Hawking and Starmus, the award honors those who have gone above and beyond to make science accessible, engaging and inspiring. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

The third annual Imagemaker Awards honors influential stylists, makeup artists, hairstylists, nail artists, and other visionaries behind some of the buzziest looks in film, television, music, sports, and culture. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Noun

Eggar landed her breakout role as an abductee in William Wyler’s The Collector (1965), which earned her Best Actress honors at the Golden Globes and Cannes Film Festival, in addition to an Academy Award nomination. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

Huerta received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to labor rights and social justice. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Parsons has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his five NFL seasons, and his return could significantly bolster Green Bay's playoff hopes. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The eighth pick in the 2018 draft, Sexton earned second-team all-rookie honors with Cleveland. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Black, an honors student who scored 34 on the ACT, wants to attend a big school like Notre Dame or Illinois and major in accounting or finance. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

She’s been awarded the National Humanities Medal, the National Book Award, several lifetime achievement awards, and other honors. — Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

The Hollywood Reporter is nominated for 96 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards — more than any other outlet — including best publication, best website and two journalist of the year honors. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of the ‘Looney Tunes’ was among the greatest honors of his life. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026