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Type Words
Synonyms honour, laurels
Type of standing
Has types glorification, regard, celebrity, respect, repute, reputation, fame, esteem, renown, glory
Derivation honorary
Type Words
Synonyms honour, reward
Type of recognise, recognize
Has types wassail, decorate, dignify, drink, ennoble, pledge, salute, toast
Derivation honoree


Today we honor our soldiers.
Type Words
Synonyms honour
Type of righteousness


a man of honor.
Type Words
Synonyms abide by, honour, observe, respect
Type of accept
Has types celebrate, lionize, tolerate, lionise
Derivation honorable, honoring


honor your parents!.
Type Words
Synonyms honour
Type of take, accept, have


we honor checks and drafts.
Type Words
Synonyms honour, purity, pureness
Type of sexual morality, virtue, chastity
Type Words
Synonyms accolade, award, honour, laurels
Type of symbol
Has types academic degree, citation, commendation, crown, decoration, degree, distinction, emmy, seal of approval, academy award, aliyah, cachet, varsity letter, trophy, ribbon, seal, honorable mention, laurel wreath, letter, medal, medallion, mention, nobel prize, oscar, palm, pennant, prix de rome, prix goncourt, prize
Derivation honorary

Examples of honor

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The occasion was marked by a brief presentation to honor Wandro before the game.
From the dailyherald.com
I'm proud of my team and the guys around me here have a hand in this honor, too.
From the stltoday.com
He finished far ahead of Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson for the AL honor.
From the stltoday.com
The family will honor Dr. Tiller's memory through private charitable activities.
From the kansas.com
The KAGE presented her the statewide honor at its annual conference in February.
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He was the only high school coach in the country to receive the honor that year.
From the timesunion.com
Mrs. Michael cheerfully traveled to Europe to accept the honor, her sister said.
From the freep.com
Coach Wooden was our guest of honor along with the championship team of 1963-64.
From the latimes.com
It is an argument that discounts considerations of American sacrifice and honor.
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  • Award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
  • Bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
  • Respect: show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
  • The state of being honored
  • Accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"
  • The quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor"
  • Honor or Honour (from the Latin word honor, honoris) is the evaluation of a person's trustworthiness and social status based on that individual's espousals and actions. ...
  • Honor was a Polish Rock Against Communism (RAC) band. Their lyrical themes are related to National Socialism, neopaganism and the white power skinhead movement. Until 1999, the band played typical RAC, and then moved to pagan metal music. ...
  • Honor is a primarily feminine given name derived from the word "honor", taken from a Latin root word honos, honoris. It was a virtue name in use by the Puritans. ...