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 2 car will in fact run in a special paint scheme that honors Wallace’s accomplishments behind the wheel; Austin Cindric gave Wallace a personal tour of the Penske race shop that ended with the special car unveiling. — Alex Zietlow july 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Today, a memorial in the Florida Keys honors those who were held captive on this ship. — Amara Evering, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

The event honors the conservatory’s graduating class of 2026. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

Fitz-Gerald honors his mom, or at least takes after her, by sticking to it. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026

To have a business community that trusts and honors the mayor and demonstrates it by giving back to its home city and helping make this a great place to raise a family. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The result is a clinic that still honors the original Mayr method yet feels unmistakably modern, holistic, and global in outlook. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Punch Bowl Social and SPIN will join forces later this month to kick off Chicago’s biggest weekend of live music with an event that honors the city’s pioneering house music legacy. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 July 2026

Lee’s resolution also honors the legacy of Wong Kim Ark, a Chinese American whose Supreme Court victory affirmed the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Noun

Winner of a Guggenheim Fellowship for Poetry (2022) among other honors, McSweeney is also co-founder and co-editor of Action Books. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Back in February, the guild bestowed its top film honors on Frankenstein — which went on to win Best Makeup & Hairstyling at the Academy Awards — Sinners and One Battle After Another. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Her honors also include two MTV VMAs, nominations for five Billboard Music Awards, multiple People’s Choice Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards, among others. — William Earl, Variety, 14 July 2026

Over the course of a career spanning nearly four decades, Clint has sold more than 20 million records and earned countless awards and honors. — Staff Author, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

The Orizzonti jury will award the best film, best director, jury prize, best actor, best actress, and best screenplay honors for films screening in Venice’s main sidebar, as well as the best short film honor. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Just a few days ahead of Owens’ 97th birthday celebration, Robinson in a call, informed Owens he’d been accorded one of the sport’s greatest honors. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Some Chicagoans have been honored for their work with awards — including the Nobel Prize — or lifetime achievement honors. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

The 230-foot Zero, which received top honors in Robb Report’s annual Best of the Best awards in 2025, was recently launched in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone for the Dutch design studio. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026