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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President Lai Ching-te officially welcomed Pena on Friday with military honours, including cannon salutes and red carpet, ahead of a sit-down meeting.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"I've probably been so hard on myself throughout my whole career. I always wanted to achieve great things and be this wonderful player with a list of honours," she added.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The prosecutor's office needs now to decide whether inventing the honours artificially boosted Montaclair's career.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

In the Abramovich era, which stretched from July 2003 to May 2022, Chelsea won 18 major honours and two Community Shields, contesting 30 finals under 15 managers, including caretakers and interims.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

There seemed to be no persons present anywhere, and at one point, when we were confronted by a closed gate, the doctor said: 'Sorry, old chap, but if you wouldn't mind doing the honours.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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