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

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

The addition of missing middle housing is said to provide a thoughtful addition that honors Oak Park’s character. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 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

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 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

Inaugurated in 2014 by the Noguchi Museum in New York, the annual prize honors individuals who share Noguchi’s innovative spirit and commitment to creativity. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026

The award honors Young, Textile Exchange’s late chief operating officer. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution earned six honors in the 2026 Signal Awards, highlighting the strength of the newsroom’s journalism, storytelling and audio production across politics, culture and investigative reporting. — Ajc Communications, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The couple next returned to Princeton, and other honors soon followed for the poet. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

The three leads rightly received Best Actress honors in the Un Certain Regard section for their raw portrayal of the headstrong women at the center of an unraveling middle-class family in San José, Costa Rica. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

The 2026 honors were led by Sergei Loznitsa‘s Imperium, which won the best film award in the official competition, and Asmahan Bkerat’s Concrete Land, which was named the winner of the Grierson Award in the LFF documentary competition. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026

From Heidi Klum to Adriana Lima and Jasmine Tookes, wearing the Fantasy Bra has long been considered one of the highest honors a supermodel can receive. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026

Canada earned her third career All-Defensive selection, adding to two previous first-team honors. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Among his official honors, he was named an officer of the French Order of Merit for his services to fashion by French President Emmanuel Macron last year. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Prizes were awarded across 20 categories, including honors for young photographers. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026