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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Practice a script that protects your needs and honors your generous spirit.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Wilson said the event honors the freedom, liberation and history of African Americans cycling as a means of transportation.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
The name of the hotel honors Chicago's house music legacy.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Its name honors Khlong Hat District, the only location where the creature has been found so far.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Whereas much of the ski world is about chasing trends and being the first to use the latest technology, Amundsen honors lineage.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The award honors a Magic player who has dedicated his efforts off the court for the purpose of enhancing other’s lives.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Scott has emerged as one of the top players in the Big 12, earning Big 12 Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors twice this season and being named seven times to the Big 12 Starting Five.
—Alexa Stone
updated March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Kim, an honors student who served more than a decade behind bars for Tay’s killing as a model prisoner before his parole, has spent seven years working to overturn his murder conviction.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
He was awarded honors including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The hall honors and celebrates the great players, coaches and executives who have had a major impact during Orlando’s history, according to the team.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The ritual honors service members killed in action.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Jon Weeks has re-signed on another one-year deal after earning Pro Bowl honors last season in his 49ers debut, following a 15-year tenure with the Houston Texans.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Those are unassuming numbers that won’t garner any consideration in Rookie of the Year or All-Rookie Team honors at the end of the season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Under the supervision of architect Takashi Imazato, the Tokyo property was reborn in 2019 as a boutique hotel that honors its apartment-era DNA while layering in a refined, contemporary Japanese aesthetic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Practice a script that protects your needs and honors your generous spirit.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Wilson said the event honors the freedom, liberation and history of African Americans cycling as a means of transportation.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
The name of the hotel honors Chicago's house music legacy.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Its name honors Khlong Hat District, the only location where the creature has been found so far.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Whereas much of the ski world is about chasing trends and being the first to use the latest technology, Amundsen honors lineage.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The award honors a Magic player who has dedicated his efforts off the court for the purpose of enhancing other’s lives.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
The ritual honors service members killed in action.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Scott has emerged as one of the top players in the Big 12, earning Big 12 Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors twice this season and being named seven times to the Big 12 Starting Five.
—Alexa Stone
updated March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Kim, an honors student who served more than a decade behind bars for Tay’s killing as a model prisoner before his parole, has spent seven years working to overturn his murder conviction.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
He was awarded honors including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The hall honors and celebrates the great players, coaches and executives who have had a major impact during Orlando’s history, according to the team.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The ritual honors service members killed in action.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Jon Weeks has re-signed on another one-year deal after earning Pro Bowl honors last season in his 49ers debut, following a 15-year tenure with the Houston Texans.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Those are unassuming numbers that won’t garner any consideration in Rookie of the Year or All-Rookie Team honors at the end of the season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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Housed at the Michigan State University School of Journalism, the Hall of Fame recognizes journalists who have advanced a free and responsible press while elevating the profession across the state.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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In an early scene, an auto mechanic named Vahid recognizes his former torturer by the distinctive squeak of his prosthetic leg.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Cambodia, like neighboring Thailand, has benefited from a trend in recent decades involving the repatriation of art and archaeological treasures taken from their homelands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mitski treasures unknowability and change that conveniently upends expectations.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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The series pits chefs from around the nation — many with major accolades such as James Beard Awards and Michelin stars — in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The company has produced the last three Emmy awards, and has also been behind major events such as the BET Awards, American Music Awards, Beyoncé Bowl (at the NFL 2024 Christmas Game), Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party, the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show and more.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the winners of Sunday’s awards sent a wave of excitement through the crowd.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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He was granted Huber privileges for employment, treatment and childcare.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The former Prince Andrew was eventually stripped of all of his royal titles and privileges in October 2025 by King Charles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hasimi credits her friends, family and the doctors at Yale with helping her through the darkest days.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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The 32-year-old entering his third season with the Dodgers credits his coaches for keeping his mechanics on point.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Between the 1990s and the 2010s, North Korea had one of the world’s best women’s football teams, winning three Asian Cup titles and more trophies across the continent.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Laxe’s feature won six Goyas at the event, held in Barcelona on Saturday night, scoring trophies for best sound, cinematography, editing and original score.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Mar. 2026
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The showstopper was a two-and-a-half-pound horsehair crab, one of the glories of Hokkaido's coastal waters, presented whole and then steamed and shelled.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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