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

The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list. Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools. —Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025

The first up in our honor roll is Paramount’s prequel A Quiet Place: Day One. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025

Anderson, who is an honor roll student, scored 22 points while handling point guard duties in the Blue Devils’ loss to Plainfield East on Dec. 28. —Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025

Last year, in classic New England town of Vernon, Connecticut, local police arrested the girl -- a former honor roll student -- for conspiring with a 764 devotee overseas to direct bomb threats at her own community. —Mike Levine, ABC News, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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