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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But, having won 18 major honours in 19 years at Old Trafford, few are better placed to judge the club than Neville.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

While he was yet to earn senior international honours, Andrews had represented the Junior Springboks in 2015.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

His honours also include a world title, 12 World Marathon Major victories and two official world records.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The tribute, at the M Shed in Bristol, recognises the space probe landing on Mars on Christmas Day 2003 and honours the contribution to the mission of the late Bristol-born scientist Professor Colin Pillinger.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 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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