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
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
The summit will also host the inaugural Visionary Women Trailblazer Award, which honors philanthropists Bridget Gless Keller and Carolyn Clark Powers.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Presented by the center’s Bamachol Dance Program and the Women’s International Zionist Organization, the tribute, choreographed by Shlomi Elimelech, honors the lives lost and the resilience of those still held hostage.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The film honors Kerr’s achievements in the ring while also presenting his drug addiction, depression, and dysfunctional relationship with Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt) in a series of uncomfortably raw scenes where Safdie turns the audience into uninvited voyeurs to Kerr’s worst moments.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Now in its 14th year, cochaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the event honors leaders in art and film, with proceeds supporting the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The park in Hodgenville that honors the celebrated president's birthplace closed, according to the National Park Service's website, and Mammoth Cave was also affected by the shutdown.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Taking place on November 14, 2025 in Beverly Hills,the event honors standout performances and groundbreaking work, both onscreen and offscreen, from the Asian Pacific entertainment community.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Now, a statue honors him outside Wrigley Field.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Pinnick will start at Cal Poly after earning Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Egbuka will likely face competition throughout the season from Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The awards, presented with Easterseals, honors artists, storytellers and stories that champion disability inclusion.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall earned top civilian honors from a number of countries.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall has earned top civilian honors from a number of countries including Britain, France, Japan and Tanzania.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Let’s hope that in a year light on megastars and drama, there’s greater opportunity for deserving surprises and overdue honors — secure in the knowledge that Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is already teed up for next year’s awards.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall was the recipient of several honors throughout her life.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The festival, which honors America's quarter-millennial anniversary, is part of a travel showcase where themed riverboats from seven cities come to Greater Cincinnati, sharing the food and music from their home port.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
The summit will also host the inaugural Visionary Women Trailblazer Award, which honors philanthropists Bridget Gless Keller and Carolyn Clark Powers.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Presented by the center’s Bamachol Dance Program and the Women’s International Zionist Organization, the tribute, choreographed by Shlomi Elimelech, honors the lives lost and the resilience of those still held hostage.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The film honors Kerr’s achievements in the ring while also presenting his drug addiction, depression, and dysfunctional relationship with Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt) in a series of uncomfortably raw scenes where Safdie turns the audience into uninvited voyeurs to Kerr’s worst moments.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Now in its 14th year, cochaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the event honors leaders in art and film, with proceeds supporting the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The park in Hodgenville that honors the celebrated president's birthplace closed, according to the National Park Service's website, and Mammoth Cave was also affected by the shutdown.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Taking place on November 14, 2025 in Beverly Hills,the event honors standout performances and groundbreaking work, both onscreen and offscreen, from the Asian Pacific entertainment community.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Now, a statue honors him outside Wrigley Field.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
His father, Gary McKinley, earned all-America honors at Dayton University, playing defensive back for a Flyers team that went 11-0 in 1996.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Pinnick will start at Cal Poly after earning Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Egbuka will likely face competition throughout the season from Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The awards, presented with Easterseals, honors artists, storytellers and stories that champion disability inclusion.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall earned top civilian honors from a number of countries.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall has earned top civilian honors from a number of countries including Britain, France, Japan and Tanzania.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Let’s hope that in a year light on megastars and drama, there’s greater opportunity for deserving surprises and overdue honors — secure in the knowledge that Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is already teed up for next year’s awards.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall was the recipient of several honors throughout her life.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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The list recognizes women transforming business and philanthropy, female leaders who have accomplished a meaningful achievement in 2025.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Game recognizes game, and Kelce has expressed his admiration for the effort and conditioning required for Swift’s concert performances.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many communities choose a historic building to become the repository of the city’s historical treasures.—
Del Mar Historical Society,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some French cultural treasures remained beyond the reach of the Germans.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Family members have mentioned that Derome even won awards for his architectural drawings, though little else is known about those accolades.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Since launching her career in 2015, Young has picked up numerous accolades, including a nomination for the Brit Award Rising Star in 2021.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the after party, see an awards ceremony and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drink and fun.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Family members have mentioned that Derome even won awards for his architectural drawings, though little else is known about those accolades.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This makes county fairs almost like quasi-governmental organizations, said Ahlers of the Anoka County Fair, even though some of the privileges aren’t exactly practicable.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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Hosting privileges rotate each time, with Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, the arena for the 45th edition of the tournament after Rome’s Marco Simone Golf Club staged the 2023 contest.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sal's 15 minutes of fame, then, is a waking nightmare for Rogen's character — especially since Kravitz also thanks him during her climactic speech instead of Matt.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guitar has a hole in it from when one of Chapman’s GMA Dove Awards trophies fell from the top shelf of his studio and landed on the guitar (the trophy itself is also on display alongside his guitar).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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