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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
With Hicks unbeaten in net — the freshman has been a wall in the postseason, earning Most Outstanding Player honors the NCHC Frozen Faceoff as well as the regional in Loveland — the DU attack is balanced with five players with 30 or more points.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The festival honors the 100th birthdays of musical legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece of the intimate room is a glass case that honors the current champion, including a mannequin with the green jacket draped on the shirt the champion wore in the final round, along with a club used for a meaningful shot in the win.
—Doug Ferguson, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
Eco effort This property honors the land around it, working with it and integrating its lava rock wherever possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The annual Good Food Awards, held by the Good Food Foundation, honors the country’s sustainable food producers.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Levitt’s annual All My Relatives event, a free music festival that honors the multi-generational Indigenous community every summer, will get national attention this year.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
This honors the suffering and death of Jesus, and can prepare observers to share more and to celebrate his Resurrection.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The Mavs didn’t back down despite Leonard adding to his case for All-NBA honors with 34 points – his 55th consecutive game of at least 20 points – on 11-of-19 shooting from the field (6 for 10 from 3-point range).
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The guide awards one to three stars to fine dining establishments and is one of the industry's most prestigious honors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the players in attendance is running back Bijan Robinson, who earned AP first-team All-Pro honors after amassing 2,298 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns during the 2025-26 season.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will include a pep rally, with Driftwood Middle having been nationally recognized as a Green Ribbon School, receiving multiple honors for efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
In looking at the district’s ninth grade English curriculum, Howard explained at the meeting some of the distinctions between the standard and honors courses.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Screenplay competition honors include the AMC One-Hour Pilot Award, The Donners’ Company Screenwriting Award, Enderby Entertainment Award and the Roadmap Writers Representation Fellowship, among others spanning comedy, animation and genre storytelling.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The business has been named best kringle for 10 consecutive years by the Journal Times and has earned honors for best bakery and best customer service-retail in Racine County.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The example up for sale is a one-off build finished in olive green topped with a special livery that honors the Medal of Honor and commemorates America’s 250th anniversary.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
With Hicks unbeaten in net — the freshman has been a wall in the postseason, earning Most Outstanding Player honors the NCHC Frozen Faceoff as well as the regional in Loveland — the DU attack is balanced with five players with 30 or more points.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The festival honors the 100th birthdays of musical legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece of the intimate room is a glass case that honors the current champion, including a mannequin with the green jacket draped on the shirt the champion wore in the final round, along with a club used for a meaningful shot in the win.
—Doug Ferguson, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
Eco effort This property honors the land around it, working with it and integrating its lava rock wherever possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The annual Good Food Awards, held by the Good Food Foundation, honors the country’s sustainable food producers.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Levitt’s annual All My Relatives event, a free music festival that honors the multi-generational Indigenous community every summer, will get national attention this year.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
This honors the suffering and death of Jesus, and can prepare observers to share more and to celebrate his Resurrection.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Her sister, sophomore Sayler Peck, is also a standout player and earned TABC All-Region honors and a spot on the Star-Telegram All-Area Team.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The Mavs didn’t back down despite Leonard adding to his case for All-NBA honors with 34 points – his 55th consecutive game of at least 20 points – on 11-of-19 shooting from the field (6 for 10 from 3-point range).
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The guide awards one to three stars to fine dining establishments and is one of the industry's most prestigious honors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the players in attendance is running back Bijan Robinson, who earned AP first-team All-Pro honors after amassing 2,298 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns during the 2025-26 season.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will include a pep rally, with Driftwood Middle having been nationally recognized as a Green Ribbon School, receiving multiple honors for efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
In looking at the district’s ninth grade English curriculum, Howard explained at the meeting some of the distinctions between the standard and honors courses.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Screenplay competition honors include the AMC One-Hour Pilot Award, The Donners’ Company Screenwriting Award, Enderby Entertainment Award and the Roadmap Writers Representation Fellowship, among others spanning comedy, animation and genre storytelling.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The business has been named best kringle for 10 consecutive years by the Journal Times and has earned honors for best bakery and best customer service-retail in Racine County.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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Galante recognizes that his design decisions are being carefully watched and scrutinized by the Jeep community; his predecessor, Mark Allen, was a legend.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Mementos, memorabilia and treasures from Weintraub’s unique life will soon be hitting the auction block courtesy of Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The public is invited to look for hidden treasures on nickel, quarter and diem tables or try their luck with a raffle.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Henry both exec produced and starred in Dope Thief, Apple TV’s series helmed by Ridley Scott, which earned him Emmy and Critics Choice Award nominations, among other accolades.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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His baseball accolades include being all-district two straight seasons, at second base in 2024 and at third base last season.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Times staff photographers Gina Ferazzi and Genaro Molina also received multiple awards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The young actor was hoping to earn his first Oscar for his performance in Josh Safdie’s ping-pong caper Marty Supreme, but a bold awards campaign took a nose-dive in early March, unhelped by Chalamet’s opera-ballet comments.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Membership has its privileges, as Ogilvy’s memorable ad slogan for American Express went, and those privileges are of the monied variety.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, AAdvantage elite status members will lose their seat selection and upgrade privileges on Basic Economy fares.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The career performer credits her experience in the entertainment industry for preparing her for that type of intentional mindset.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Venable credits Taylor for being ready for any task.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beyoncé garnered the trophies for Favorite Country Album and Favorite Female Country Artist — marking the first time the 11-time AMA winner won in the country music category.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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Defending champion Rory McIlroy has been at the club all weekend, watching the Augusta National Women's Amateur on Saturday and handing out trophies to a group of boys in the annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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His boldest innovation is to invoke not past glories but past disasters, summoning the ghosts of the United States’ catastrophic interventions in Iraq.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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But, mostly, city dwellers are deprived of the true glories of the season.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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