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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming award honors new feature films that first aired or streamed on television (network, basic cable, pay cable, pay television, pay-per-view, interactive cable, broadband) or on an internet streaming platform.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
This blackcurrant-forward wine is a point of pride for the Cristaldi team, as it is featured in the 2026 USA Slow Wine Guide, which honors wineries that follow ethical and sustainable production practices.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Anzac Day honors members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who have lost their lives in conflict and all those who have served.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
But the dinner that honors the First Amendment and White House coverage is hosted by an independent journalism organization and takes place annually at the Washington Hilton.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
As inscriptions found at the ancient cultural center indicate, the statue honors the deity as a patron of craft—a fitting tribute, as Laodicea was renowned for textile production.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The drive honors the late lumberman and passionate outdoorsman Pierce Stocking and begins just south of Glen Lake before winding upward through thick hardwood forests.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Inside, Yakatabune Izanagi is acutely intimate, seating just 12 in a sophisticated all-timber interior that honors the elegance of traditional Japanese architecture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution won five honors from the National Headliner Awards, one of the nation’s oldest and largest competitions recognizing excellence in journalism.
—Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Vedder led Sac State in pass-breakups in 2024 and made tackles in 11 of 13 games with Houston in also earning Academic All-Big 12 honors.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
McAlister led the Big 12 in receiving with 1,190 yards and caught 10 touchdowns, earning third-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 honors.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Anzac Day, observed in Australia and New Zealand, honors military service members who have served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Carter, who was picked 9th overall in the 2023 NFL draft, earned Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2024 and has been named to the Pro Bowl twice, including in 2025.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The honors will be doled out at a gala on June 28.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
This competition honors the future of non-fiction film and celebrates promising new talent.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming award honors new feature films that first aired or streamed on television (network, basic cable, pay cable, pay television, pay-per-view, interactive cable, broadband) or on an internet streaming platform.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
This blackcurrant-forward wine is a point of pride for the Cristaldi team, as it is featured in the 2026 USA Slow Wine Guide, which honors wineries that follow ethical and sustainable production practices.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Anzac Day honors members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who have lost their lives in conflict and all those who have served.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
But the dinner that honors the First Amendment and White House coverage is hosted by an independent journalism organization and takes place annually at the Washington Hilton.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
As inscriptions found at the ancient cultural center indicate, the statue honors the deity as a patron of craft—a fitting tribute, as Laodicea was renowned for textile production.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The drive honors the late lumberman and passionate outdoorsman Pierce Stocking and begins just south of Glen Lake before winding upward through thick hardwood forests.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Inside, Yakatabune Izanagi is acutely intimate, seating just 12 in a sophisticated all-timber interior that honors the elegance of traditional Japanese architecture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Last year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District won top honors in its class, for communities with populations more than 400,000 residents.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution won five honors from the National Headliner Awards, one of the nation’s oldest and largest competitions recognizing excellence in journalism.
—Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Vedder led Sac State in pass-breakups in 2024 and made tackles in 11 of 13 games with Houston in also earning Academic All-Big 12 honors.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
McAlister led the Big 12 in receiving with 1,190 yards and caught 10 touchdowns, earning third-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 honors.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Anzac Day, observed in Australia and New Zealand, honors military service members who have served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Carter, who was picked 9th overall in the 2023 NFL draft, earned Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2024 and has been named to the Pro Bowl twice, including in 2025.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The honors will be doled out at a gala on June 28.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors
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The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vargo was recently honored with the Eagle Excellence Award for Cross Country, which recognizes students who made a positive impact on campus, within their teams and in the community.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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And that’s just a slither of Knueppel’s laundry list of accolades.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aurora Mayor John Laesch honored the museum for winning the two awards during a meeting of the Aurora City Council’s Committee of the Whole last week.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Next in our ramp-up this awards season is the annual TV music celebration Sound & Screen TV on May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of the greatest privileges of being in the book business, according to Fitzgerald, is still introducing fellow readers to new material—and the staff picks are as diverse as the bookstore’s clientele.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Certain cardholders were given early access—membership really does have its privileges—but the rest of the roughly 140 seats were offered first-come, first-served on social media.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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The duo had been teammates on LSU’s Elite Eight team in 2023-24, and Van Lith credits Reese for helping her ease into the WNBA.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Béliard credits Sprecher with instilling those from Day One.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The South Korean filmmaker returns to Neon after the release of Parasite, which earned four Oscar trophies, including for best picture.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fascism spins the greatest fictions of all time—about race, about origins, about past and future glories—and people eat them up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 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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