honours list

British

noun

a list of those who have had or are having an honour, esp a peerage or membership of an order of chivalry, conferred on them

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Scott will receive one of six bravery medals as part of the Australian Bravery Decorations honours list, recognising those who put themselves in danger during the tragedy.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Earlier this month it emerged that he was been stripped of the MBE that he was awarded in the 2024 New Year honours list for services to rugby.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He was knighted for services to broadcasting and journalism in the 2002 New Year's honours list.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Anderson was named in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in April for services to cricket.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

He is an undergraduate of Trinity College, Dublin, and has the makings of a man in him, though he is not good at passing examinations and has never figured in an honours list.

From Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 by Birmingham, George A.

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