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honours

/ ˈɒə /

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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A Cabinet Office spokesman said: "We do not comment on speculation on honours as a matter of longstanding principle. Any updates would be announced in the normal way."

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England honours followed, progressing from the Under-16s through to the Under-21s, when he was given his debut against Spain in November.

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The stars and shows that are in contention for British TV's highest honours, the Bafta Television Awards, have been announced for 2025.

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Part of the issue for Alexander-Arnold is the inevitable comparison to Steven Gerrard, a local lad who turned down opportunities to leave the club and improve his chances of winning team and individual honours.

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