Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of honor
"The students received their academic honors at the graduation ceremony."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of honor
"The student who always gets straight A's receives honors from her teachers."
In plain English: To honor someone means to show them deep respect and appreciation for who they are.
"The university gave an honorary degree to honor his lifelong contributions to science."
At an excelling level in academics.
"She graduated summa cum laude, earning honors at an excelling level in academics."
In plain English: Honors describes something that is excellent, superior to others, and worthy of special praise.
"The school gave an award to several honors students for their excellent grades."