honours
Britishplural noun
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observances of respect
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(often capital)
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a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
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observances of respect at a funeral
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ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc
Example Sentences
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It was the first opportunity to ask why Alonso, who won an array of honours as a player at Liverpool, including the Champions League in 2005, had not ended up managing his former club.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
His work has earned him several honours - including the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2018, often referred to as Asia's highest honour.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
"To contribute, to help my team and help my country is one of the biggest honours and regardless of the noise outside, that honour doesn't change for me at all."
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
It honours efforts to improve human coexistence, solidarity, and global cooperation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 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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