HONORS Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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honors

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noun

plural of honor

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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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

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honors

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Lee recognizes the potential for that in the servant and chooses not to do these things, or at least not do them in a domineering or self-serving way.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
In addition to the recognition for the entire line, sophomore center Stewart Taufa was one of 40 players named to the Rimington Trophy Watchlist, an award that recognizes the nation’s top center.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognizes

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Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasures

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Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Women who've accepted their past mistakes aren't used to accepting accolades.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolades

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But for audiences outside North America, catching Nathan Fielder’s three-hour documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — now expected to be a major player in awards season — has become a frustrating waiting game.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Every awards season brings a late-breaking Timothée Chalamet vehicle.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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These privileges allow the malware to install additional apps without permission, remove existing applications and grant sensitive access to other software.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
After hearing pleas from more than a dozen prominent community and business leaders, commissioners agreed to decertify the entertainment district and strip it of its special privileges.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of privileges

Noun

Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

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