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 award honors filmmakers of substantial achievement who represent the future of cinema. — Mark Schilling, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

The scholarship honors Houlihan, who died in November 2025 after deciding to end treatment for the colon cancer he’d been diagnosed with a few years earlier, and his first wife, Kat Houlihan, who died suddenly in 2000. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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

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

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

Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Its honors include Gold awards from the International Gold Awards, New York Movie Awards and Milan Gold Awards. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

Special honors included Anthony Vaccarello’s International Designer of the Year Award, Tory Burch’s Positive Change Award and Peter Marino’s Fashion Icon Award. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

The ceremony honors composers, songwriters, music supervisors and artists for their contributions to music in film, television, video games and other visual media. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Each of those honors now requires meeting the 65-game threshold. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Randle left with three All-Star selections and two All-NBA honors from his time in orange and blue. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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