honor roll

noun

: a roster of names of persons deserving honor
especially : a list of students achieving academic distinction

Examples of honor roll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Felter was also a two-time IRCA scholar-athlete and was on the honor roll throughout his college experience. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024 Star Wars: Dark Forces, its latest remaster, is another addition to the company’s honor roll. Matt Gardner, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for honor roll 

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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of honor roll was in 1863

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“Honor roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20roll. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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