honours

British  

/ ˈɒnəz /

plural noun

1. observances of respect

2. (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

3. a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction

4. observances of respect at a funeral

5. ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc

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Example Sentences

But despite the pomp and full military honours, this has been a chastening experience for the Cuban Revolution.

From BBC

Unlike the Oscars, the Globes also reward TV shows, and the night saw British actors Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper pick up more honours for their performances in Netflix drama Adolescence.

From BBC

"We were a bit worried about our batting and I'm glad we addressed that today," said Wanindu Hasaranga, who walked away with both Player of the Match and Player of the Series honours.

From Barron's

He turned professional at 18 and was a European champion at 20, with world honours following a year later.

From BBC

However, McIlroy did not feature in the list of honours released on Monday evening, despite being nominated by Stormont for recognition as reported by the Press Association.

From BBC