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honours
/ ˈɒə /
plural noun
observances of respect
(often capital)
a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
observances of respect at a funeral
ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc
Example Sentences
Rupani, whose political career spanned more than 50 years, will be laid to rest with full state honours in Rajkot city.
Most UK honours are awarded on the monarch's official birthday in June and at the new year.
In 2017 several British newspapers printed details of leaked emails in which Beckham allegedly criticised the honours system and the honours committee.
Overall, 1,200 people are on the main honours listed issued by the Cabinet Office, of which 48% are women.
A free exhibition entitled Working Class Hero will run at the city's Museum and Art Gallery, showcasing the singer's most prestigious international honours, including Grammy Awards and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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