honor roll
Americannoun
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a list of students who have earned grades above a specific average during a semester or school year.
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a list of names, usually on a plaque in a public place, of local citizens who have served or died in the armed services.
Etymology
Origin of honor roll
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Academically, I was on the honor roll and in all the AP classes, and I was a cheerleader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Not long ago, I learned that my former student, now in high school, had made the honor roll.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
Beaches need to be tested weekly, year-round to qualify for the honor roll, Moe said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024
His family described him as an honor roll student who was preparing to apply to several universities to study electrical engineering.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024
He handed me a hundred dollars for being on the honor roll.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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