honor society

noun

: a society for the recognition of scholarly achievement especially of undergraduates

Examples of honor society in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Redding was inducted in UM’s prestigious Iron Arrow honor society this spring. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024 According to a GoFundMe page created to help with funeral expenses, Dye was a member of the honor society and the ASG’s NAACP chapter. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024 Student leadership of this honor society includes Laura Neer, president, Vicky Yan, vice-president, and Lucy Martinez, secretary. Melissa Whatley, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024 Dulaney sponsors a chapter of the International Thespian Society, an honor society for theater arts students who contribute to their troupe. Melissa Whatley, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for honor society 

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of honor society was in 1886

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“Honor society.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20society. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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