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
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Suggest a brief pause for reflection, then return with a clear offer that honors your privacy while keeping the bond steady.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Friday, July 3 — Wings of FreedomWings of Freedom honors the American instinct to rise, transforming imagination into lift and discipline into forward motion.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Choosing a real destination that honors market realities is an act of self-respect.
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Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The sign honors not the most prestigious Royal or Chief or other prominent athlete.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The monument honors the cooperation between American and South Vietnamese soldiers and the millions of lives lost in the war.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Johan Soccer historians will get a kick out of this one that honors Dutch great Hendrik Johannes Cruijff (or Johan Cruyff).
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Today, the couple is preparing for a civil wedding this July before celebrating a larger traditional wedding next year that honors Nyatsanza's African heritage.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Six months later, Greer is thrilled with how Emerson handled the attention during a spectacular season that culminated in Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year honors.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
That dedication earned him one of sports broadcasting's highest honors.
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Faysal Aalen,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
After presenting the honors at the investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch donned a top hat for a garden party at the palace with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
He has been selected to 22 All-Star teams and has earned 20 All-NBA honors.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
His work has earned state and national honors, and his reporting continues to shape important conversations around equity, justice and community in Atlanta.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Verb
The statue honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and depicts Rose Conroy, the first woman to serve as chief of a professional municipal fire department in California, House said.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Suggest a brief pause for reflection, then return with a clear offer that honors your privacy while keeping the bond steady.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Friday, July 3 — Wings of FreedomWings of Freedom honors the American instinct to rise, transforming imagination into lift and discipline into forward motion.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Choosing a real destination that honors market realities is an act of self-respect.
—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The sign honors not the most prestigious Royal or Chief or other prominent athlete.
—
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The monument honors the cooperation between American and South Vietnamese soldiers and the millions of lives lost in the war.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Johan Soccer historians will get a kick out of this one that honors Dutch great Hendrik Johannes Cruijff (or Johan Cruyff).
—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Today, the couple is preparing for a civil wedding this July before celebrating a larger traditional wedding next year that honors Nyatsanza's African heritage.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Noun
Having earned top honors in Stakes company in four consecutive years, Hit Show has been a warrior.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Six months later, Greer is thrilled with how Emerson handled the attention during a spectacular season that culminated in Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year honors.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
That dedication earned him one of sports broadcasting's highest honors.
—
Faysal Aalen,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
After presenting the honors at the investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch donned a top hat for a garden party at the palace with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
He has been selected to 22 All-Star teams and has earned 20 All-NBA honors.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
His work has earned state and national honors, and his reporting continues to shape important conversations around equity, justice and community in Atlanta.
—
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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United now recognizes each passenger and can display personalized ads on its in-flight entertainment system.
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Ainsley Platt of the Arkansas Advocate in Little Rock won the Meredith Oakley Award, which recognizes the use of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act in reporting.
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Julio Miranda-Martin fills the bookshelf in his dining room with books and treasures.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
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Being a World Cup host nation comes with certain privileges, and home-field advantage is certainly the most important of them.
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The ability to pursue scientific discovery, develop new surgical techniques and work alongside brilliant colleagues to save and improve lives is one of the greatest privileges imaginable.
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Roosevelt credits that experience with transforming him from a frail, nearsighted youth into a rugged individual who years later would become the 26th president and a pioneering conservationist.
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Glenn Lowry, the former head of MOMA, credits the work with helping rebuild attendance after the pandemic, and saw it as a mise en abyme for the museum.
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The team rode in the parade with trophies and returned to Cook Park after the parade to display their championship awards, greet fans and pose for photo opportunities.
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Davis himself received two trophies as the set’s producer.
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This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team.
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The handwritten sign on the cooler, extolling the glories of bottarga, is your first hint that Bottega Gabriele’s Italian bona fides run deep.
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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