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
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The Thalberg Award honors producers whose bodies of work reflect consistently high-quality motion picture production.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Anivar Romero died in 1990, Oscar said, and his son honors his legacy through AR’s, and does it with a smile.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
What honors the Caribbean the most is definitely showcasing these flavors, these combinations, but also the stories behind the people who make this happen and create these beautiful rums and spirits out there — families who have created these rums for generations and aren’t the owners anymore.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The Slayer honors her Watcher, who died at 72.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Lilibet Diana—whose name honors both the familial nickname of great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth and the name of grandmother Princess Diana—was born in Santa Barbara, California on June 4, 2021, joining her parents and her older brother, Prince Archie, who was 2 years old at the time.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The Ministry of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt is receiving the 2026 MPA Creative Protector Award, which honors an individual or organization whose work has been critical in the global fight to combat digital piracy.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 June 2026
The inaugural April Heinrichs Award honors a Colorado senior girls soccer player who embodies excellence on the pitch, in the classroom and in her community.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Four of those picks came as Turner earned his lone Pro Bowl honors and the 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award while playing on arguably their greatest defense — in their 1984 season en route to a Super Bowl triumph over the Miami Dolphins and Dan Marino at Stanford Stadium.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Each of these honors now comes in the form of an Oscar statuette.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The military funeral honors at a service will include an honor guard with at least two members of the military, one of whom will represent the decedent’s branch of service, the playing of Taps and the folding and presentation of one American flag to the next of kin, according to the VA.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
For starters, the 2026 World Cup marks the first time that the event has been co-hosted by three separate countries, with the United States, Canada and Mexico sharing honors.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Middleton played high school basketball in Brooklyn, New York, earning All-Area honors.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Among the honors, The Times took second and third place in the special product (digital or print) category.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Before Kurtz won his 2025 award, and teammate Shea Langeliers earned the August honors, the last A’s player to win a Player of the Month award had been Josh Donaldson in September 2013.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The Thalberg Award honors producers whose bodies of work reflect consistently high-quality motion picture production.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Anivar Romero died in 1990, Oscar said, and his son honors his legacy through AR’s, and does it with a smile.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
What honors the Caribbean the most is definitely showcasing these flavors, these combinations, but also the stories behind the people who make this happen and create these beautiful rums and spirits out there — families who have created these rums for generations and aren’t the owners anymore.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The Slayer honors her Watcher, who died at 72.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Lilibet Diana—whose name honors both the familial nickname of great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth and the name of grandmother Princess Diana—was born in Santa Barbara, California on June 4, 2021, joining her parents and her older brother, Prince Archie, who was 2 years old at the time.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The Ministry of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt is receiving the 2026 MPA Creative Protector Award, which honors an individual or organization whose work has been critical in the global fight to combat digital piracy.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 June 2026
The inaugural April Heinrichs Award honors a Colorado senior girls soccer player who embodies excellence on the pitch, in the classroom and in her community.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Noun
The chapter also celebrated 11 California FFA State Degree recipients this year, one of the highest honors awarded by the California FFA Association.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Four of those picks came as Turner earned his lone Pro Bowl honors and the 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award while playing on arguably their greatest defense — in their 1984 season en route to a Super Bowl triumph over the Miami Dolphins and Dan Marino at Stanford Stadium.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Each of these honors now comes in the form of an Oscar statuette.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The military funeral honors at a service will include an honor guard with at least two members of the military, one of whom will represent the decedent’s branch of service, the playing of Taps and the folding and presentation of one American flag to the next of kin, according to the VA.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
For starters, the 2026 World Cup marks the first time that the event has been co-hosted by three separate countries, with the United States, Canada and Mexico sharing honors.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Middleton played high school basketball in Brooklyn, New York, earning All-Area honors.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Among the honors, The Times took second and third place in the special product (digital or print) category.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Before Kurtz won his 2025 award, and teammate Shea Langeliers earned the August honors, the last A’s player to win a Player of the Month award had been Josh Donaldson in September 2013.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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The Champion of the Month Award recognizes volunteers, and Fontaine was one of the first recipients.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Cops have released a video of the woman in the hopes someone recognizes her.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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Small treasures that a child holds onto for safety and comfort.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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In 2025, archaeologists in northern Germany uncovered a hoard of roughly 1,000-year-old Viking treasures after a metal detectorist alerted officials to the find.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Born in Uruguay but based in Mexico, Zunino has garnered numerous awards and accolades across both television and film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Built around recognition that is truly personalized and with benefits that are confirmed from the moment of booking, Diamond Reserve delivers a more elevated set of privileges for Hilton’s most frequent guests.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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After someone puts themself on the exclusion list, casinos must deny them gaming privileges, the council said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Stina Ehrensvard, last year’s WEOY winner and founder of Stockholm cybersecurity firm Yubico, credits Sweden’s childcare system with making her path possible.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The four-time Tony nominee credits his wife and three sons as his grounding force.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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For the Current’s rookies, the World Cup is bigger than soccer and goals and trophies.—
Alexa Stone
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Guardiola, one of the most successful Premier League managers of all time, is leaving Manchester City this summer after winning six Premier League titles and numerous other trophies.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
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But the trophies, the glories, the doubles, trebles and even more spectacular successes — six trophies, lest it be forgotten, in one year for Barca — tell only part of the story about why Pep Guardiola will be remembered among the genuine greats of his profession.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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