honors graduation

noun

UK /ˈɒnəz ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən/

US /ˈɑːnərz ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən/

A special ceremony for students who did very well in school.

She wore a gold cord at her honors graduation.

SYNONYMS

graduation with honors distinguished graduation high-honors ceremony cum laude graduation

RELATED WORDS

valedictorian honor roll diploma academic award

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A ceremony where students receive a special title for excellent grades.

His honors graduation made his family proud.

3. The event at which top students are recognized for hard work.

Tickets for the honors graduation sold out quickly.

4. A school celebration for students who earned high marks.

The honors graduation included medals and speeches.