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
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Similar to the Michelin Guide, Forbes honors its winners with star ratings and recommendations, spotlighting destinations travelers should consider for luxury experiences.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
From day one, our ambition has been to build a film that honors the legacy of the property while creating something visually compelling and emotionally resonant for today’s global audience.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 12 May 2026
Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Georgia, and who founded the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, is getting the special Tony Award that honors educators.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hosted by the nonprofit Gold House, the annual Gold Gala honors the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander trailblazers in entertainment, business, fashion and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Last year, Allen was named a first-team All-American and a finalist for the Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top linebacker.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The season honors two cast members who died.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The $1,500 Caneva Scholarship honors the band’s longtime director Don Caneva who began the concert honoring student musicians over 20 years ago.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Leah Willingham, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Some have remained favorites for literally decades, while more recent inductees earned multiple, often consecutive honors by solving beauty concerns in ways that felt genuinely game-changing.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Hosted by Billy Porter and Elvis Duran, the special honors changemakers Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck and Chappell Roan for their outstanding impact on the LGBTQ+ community and features a special performance by Dove Cameron.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Or, those honors could go to Blue Origin's Blue Moon, the other private lander in the Artemis stable.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Mater Dei’s Brayden Jones shot an 8-under-par 64 with seven birdies and an eagle to earn medalist honors.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
That, along with leading the nation in rebounding, helped catapult Steinbach into garnering third Team All-Big Ten honors.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
That is where Guide officials will announce all of the California restaurants receiving new (or renewed) Michelin stars and Michelin Bib Gourmand honors.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
That’s an intriguing philosophical swerve for the series that, however late arriving, paves the way for an unexpectedly moving epilogue after God honors Aziraphale and Crowley’s request to remake the universe as a place without gods or demons.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Similar to the Michelin Guide, Forbes honors its winners with star ratings and recommendations, spotlighting destinations travelers should consider for luxury experiences.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
From day one, our ambition has been to build a film that honors the legacy of the property while creating something visually compelling and emotionally resonant for today’s global audience.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 12 May 2026
Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Georgia, and who founded the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, is getting the special Tony Award that honors educators.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hosted by the nonprofit Gold House, the annual Gold Gala honors the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander trailblazers in entertainment, business, fashion and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Last year, Allen was named a first-team All-American and a finalist for the Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top linebacker.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The season honors two cast members who died.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The $1,500 Caneva Scholarship honors the band’s longtime director Don Caneva who began the concert honoring student musicians over 20 years ago.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Noun
Faculty also approved a proposal to use average percentile rank rather than grade-point average when comparing students for honors, prizes and awards.
—Leah Willingham, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Some have remained favorites for literally decades, while more recent inductees earned multiple, often consecutive honors by solving beauty concerns in ways that felt genuinely game-changing.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Hosted by Billy Porter and Elvis Duran, the special honors changemakers Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck and Chappell Roan for their outstanding impact on the LGBTQ+ community and features a special performance by Dove Cameron.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Or, those honors could go to Blue Origin's Blue Moon, the other private lander in the Artemis stable.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Mater Dei’s Brayden Jones shot an 8-under-par 64 with seven birdies and an eagle to earn medalist honors.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
That, along with leading the nation in rebounding, helped catapult Steinbach into garnering third Team All-Big Ten honors.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
That is where Guide officials will announce all of the California restaurants receiving new (or renewed) Michelin stars and Michelin Bib Gourmand honors.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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By giving T cells a CAR that recognizes one of a couple of molecules unique to the B cell surface, the cells are reprogrammed to find and eliminate those cancerous cells.—
Amber Dance,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2026
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Unifrance’s 10 to Watch initiative, launched in 2014, recognizes rising French film talent — and the org works to boost their visibility beyond France.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Many hide their treasures behind unassuming wooden doors down narrow alleys, like Riad Dar Al Dall—This Time Tomorrow, or offer little or no signage indicating their presence.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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There could be treasures hiding, and it won't be picked over like the main areas.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The displays have won several prestigious design accolades, including the Red Dot Award and the Good Design Award.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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While votes on the MVP and other postseason awards are submitted before the start of the playoffs, the league traditionally waits for an opportune moment to announce the winners on the pregame shows of its media partners.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In between, Messi has won back-to-back league MVP awards (a first), won a Golden Boot as goal-scoring leader and led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record, and the 2025 MLS Cup as league champion.—
Greg Cote
May 18,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Angelboy and TwinkleStar03 from the DEVCORE Research Team used an Improper Access Control bug to escalate privileges on Microsoft Windows 11 and were rewarded with a $30,000 bounty.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Legal trouble, fines and losing driving privileges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Pimental also credits current and former Heat players for helping him throughout his ongoing ordeal.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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And though the pair aren't photographed together as much these days, Jenner credits her friend for ushering her into the modeling industry.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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There are trophies and confetti cannons, and the whole thing is broadcast live on Fox, Fox Sports, and Tubi to millions of viewers.—
Derek C. Blasberg,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
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Cody Johnson poses with his Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year trophies onstage after the ACM Awards in Las Vegas on May 17.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Edna, that was a glorious question about glories!—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Romanticize the Dive, Metric’s tenth album, looks backwards in an attempt to recapture those old glories.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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