honor society
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of honor society
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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He took on leadership roles as a mentor to younger students, an officer in the honor society and a campus ambassador to promote higher education.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
A member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, she graduated from New York University in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism before deciding on a law career.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2023
Dr. Joseph Kolars, a senior associate dean, said Collier was nominated to speak by members of a medical school student honor society.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
To discourage grind culture, they don't rank students or allow honor society sashes at graduation.
From Salon ● May 1, 2022
He was active in the honor society and the school’s Hi-Y chapter.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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