honor society

American  

noun

honor societies plural

1. (in a college, university, or secondary school) a student society that admits members on the basis of academic merit and, sometimes, worthwhile contributions in extracurricular activities.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• honor societies
  plural

Etymology

Origin of honor society

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Today, lasers are used throughout modern society, from supermarket barcode scanners to vision correction procedures and advanced scientific instruments.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

Information technology underpins nearly every critical function of modern society, yet still lacks equivalent professional frameworks.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

As Mr. Dunaway points out, eyeglasses carry an ambiguity that still shapes modern society.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

A commentary in the Sueddeutsche Zeitung argued the saga had largely ignored more complex ecological issues and focused on the plight of a single animal, showing how modern society has lost touch with nature.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

A moral pessimist, von Wright questioned whether the material and technological advances of modern society could really be considered “progress” at all.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady