honors
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1 awards or respect (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatespecial awards or high praise given to someone for doing something great.
formal accolades, awards, or public expressions of high respect bestowed upon an individual for significant achievements.
ExampleThe retired general received full military honors during the ceremony.
ExampleThe scientist was humbled to receive the highest honors the university could bestow, recognizing forty years of groundbreaking research in genetics.
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2 advanced school classes (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate American Englishdescribes school classes that are more difficult or for students with high grades.
denoting a course of study or a class designed for students who have shown exceptional academic ability.
ExampleShe is taking honors chemistry because she wants to be a doctor.
ExampleEnrolling in honors programs often requires a minimum grade point average and a formal recommendation from a previous instructor.
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
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3 academic distinction (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate British Englisha high level of success in a university degree.
a distinction conferred on a university degree for high proficiency or a specific program of study beyond the pass level.
ExampleHe graduated with first-class honors in history last summer.
ExampleTo graduate with honors, students must complete an original thesis and maintain a superior academic record throughout their four years of study.