honors 1 of 2

verb

Definition of honorsnext
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

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honors

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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

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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 Synonyms for honors
  1. recognizes
  2. accolades
  3. trophies
  4. prizes
  5. celebrates
  6. acclaim
  7. distinctions
Verb
  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That is something Honda recognizes.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Noun
  • The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • All three of those trophies sit in the Bleymaier Football Center at Albertsons Stadium.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
    Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of prizes
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  • This unique and limited-edition whisky series celebrates the collaborative efforts of Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Warehouse and Samples Coordinator George Paterson.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • These include Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Comme des Garçons, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace, Vivienne Westwood and Yohji Yamamoto, in a vibrant documentary style film that embraces and celebrates their creativity, skill and innovation.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of celebrates
Noun
  • The 57-year-old actor has earned widespread acclaim for her role in the poignant film, culminating in her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Moore has received critical acclaim for her performance in the 2024 body horror The Substance and is nominated for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture - musical or comedy at the 2025 awards show.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Other distinctions include awards for album packaging, instrumental composition and arrangement.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Exploring their distinctions and connections clears up the confusion and provides a roadmap for breaking free from the status quo to achieve meaningful success.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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