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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1
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 Synonyms for honors
Verb
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024 -
That is something Honda recognizes.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
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All three of those trophies sit in the Bleymaier Football Center at Albertsons Stadium.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This year’s event, themed Art + Architecture, celebrates art and architecture inspired by the groundbreaking architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his renowned studio Foster + Partners.—
Paola Hernandez Jiao,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The event also celebrates the installation of six new coastal water bottle fill stations in Del Mar.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to critical acclaim, E•MO•TION debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 album chart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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The most recent game in the series, Mortal Kombat 1, was released in 2023 to critical acclaim.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
Noun
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However, the distinctions between the Senate and House budget resolution proposals are significant, and with Speaker Mike Johnson only being able to lose three Republican votes, the path to federal tax reform remains unclear.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Researchers compared these new species to the fish species they were previously believed to be and highlighted their distinctions.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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