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honours

/ 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. ( as modifier ) Hons Compare general pass

      an honours degree

  3. a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
  4. last honours or funeral honours
    observances of respect at a funeral
  5. military honours
    ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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He remains one of Scotland's all-time leading try scorers and was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year honours list for services to rugby union.

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Among her individual honours, Williams won European and Commonwealth 200m silvers among nine major international medals at senior level.

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Internationally, its honours include an International Emmy for best kids factual & entertainment.

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There have been various city honours bestowed on him.

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