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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He argued that the name was one of the few national honours recognising the eastern region.
From BBC
One of the newer faces is giant Italian keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, a Champions League winner with Paris St-Germain last season, who is now chasing new honours and horizons with Manchester City.
From BBC
Merz leaves Berlin Tuesday and is scheduled to be welcomed with military honours on Wednesday in Beijing by Prime Minister Li Qiang before later meeting Xi for talks and a dinner, Hille said.
From Barron's
On this evidence, it may not be long before Hodgkinson, who has world indoor, European and Commonwealth honours to target this year, writes further history.
From BBC
Martin warmly endorsed Macmillan's adaptation, commenting: "Duncan's masterful script honours the world completely."
From BBC
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