honours

British

/ ˈɒnəz /

plural noun

observances of respect
(often capital)
1. (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard
2. Hons. ( as modifier ) Compare general pass
  
  an honours degree
a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
observances of respect at a funeral
ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc

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Emery, 54, has won five Europa League trophies at Sevilla, Villarreal and at his current club while he also helped Paris St-Germain to domestic honours in a two-year stint there.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

He was an honours student, talented athlete and cadet in a high school programme training students to become officers in the US Armed Forces.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

While he was yet to earn senior international honours, Andrews had represented the Junior Springboks in 2015.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

His honours also include a world title, 12 World Marathon Major victories and two official world records.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Then he went out and slammed the door, leaving the honours about even.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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