Synonyms of honors

honors 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recognizes
• credits
• thanks
• celebrates
• commemorates
• congratulates
• acknowledges
• salutes
• commends
• praises
• fetes
• compliments
• cites
• applauds
• cheers
• lauds
• extols
• hails
• memorializes
• acclaims
• glorifies
• touts
• laureates
• felicitates
• observes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dishonors
• disgraces
• shames
• humbles
• discredits
• humiliates
• maligns
• defames
• slanders
• condemns
• libels
• hisses
• denounces
• jeers
• censures
• hoots
• mocks
• ridicules
• damns
• bad-mouths
• puts down
• slights
• boos
• reprobates

honors

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasures
• trophies
• jewels
• highlights
• boasts
• prides
• crown jewels
• attractions
• features
• glories
• credits
• excellences
• values
• feathers in one's cap
• virtues
• merits
• distinctions
• showpieces
• pièces de résistance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgraces
• defects
• dishonors
• blemishes
• stains
• blots
• shames
• stigmas
• slurs
• smudges
• horrors
• messes
• frights
• eyesores
• smirches

2

as in accolades

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accolades
• glories
• acclaim
• applauses
• credits
• distinctions
• praises
• lauds
• laurels
• kudos
• fames
• homages
• bays
• ovations
• props
• tributes
• commendations
• suns
• réclames
• compliments
• celebrities
• encomiums
• plaudits
• toasts
• eulogies
• panegyrics
• recommendations
• acclamations
• reputes
• kudos
• raves
• citations
• renowns
• rhapsodies
• glorifications
• exaltations
• elevations
• notes
• enshrinements
• enthronements

3

as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement

has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• prizes
• accolades
• trophies
• distinctions
• medals
• premiums
• decorations
• plumes
• kudos
• badges
• blue ribbons
• ribbons
• laurels
• plates
• plaques
• cups
• plaudits
• commendations
• crowns
• tributes
• eulogies
• compliments
• applauses
• encomiums
• orders
• citations
• panegyrics
• paeans
• homages
• hallelujahs
• honorable mentions
• bravos

4

as in privileges

something granted as a special favor

it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• privileges
• concessions
• rights
• grants
• courtesies
• appanages
• exemptions
• prerogatives
• boons
• entitlements
• claims
• immunities
• waivers
• perquisites
• patents
• birthrights
• charters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• duties
• obligations
• responsibilities
• burdens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of honors

Verb

Morgan also honors parents who lost children to gun violence, using his NIL earnings to host a meal with them. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Bluhm’s gift honors the legacy of the museum’s outgoing director, Madeleine Grynstztejn, who established and headed the MCA’s Women Artists Initiative. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2026

Based on the size of transactions, profile of clientele as well as peer input, this list honors the premier attorneys behind the year’s biggest defining moves in music. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

The backstory Like all of the properties within Auberge Collection, this one honors the distinct history and culture of its setting. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Laura has created something that honors what was lost while also celebrating the artists and stories that endure. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Cosmic Symphony memorializes the instruments, honors their journeys, and affirms the resilience of the human spirit. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

The business remains hands-on and family-run, with the Morrison children helping with daily operations, including 21-year-old co-owner Hank Morrison, who told CharlotteFive the restaurant’s namesake honors his grandmother and her recipes. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2026

Peach honors the fruit closely associated with the state, and white represents the dogwood, Georgia's state flower. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Noun

Maye’s three-touchdown performance in New England’s win over Buffalo on Sunday earned him AFC offensive player of the week honors, following a rough start to the season. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

The annual gathering honors Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which falls on the last weekend of September. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Exclusivity in the honors should never mean exclusivity in access. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

The restaurant earned Bib Gourmand and Exceptional Cocktails honors from the Michelin Guide in 2025. — Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Marino has received numerous honors for his contributions to architecture, art and cultural preservation. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

In 2026, that work earned her the Whitley Gold Award, one of conservation’s most prestigious honors. — Ashleigh Nghiem, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, the Tony Awards are the highest honors in live theater. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is proud to announce that several of its podcasts have been named finalists in the 2026 Signal Awards, one of the podcast industry’s most prestigious honors. — Ajc Communications, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026