honor roll
noun
: a roster of names of persons deserving honor
especially
: a list of students achieving academic distinction
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Lewis was a rising sophomore at the school, having completed freshman year on the honor roll.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The people pictured on this national honor roll — and the people left out — help illustrate what this administration sees as the highlights of American history.
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David A. Fahrenthold,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
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.
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Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The family of a 17-year-old honor roll student who was shot and killed in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood late last month has called for justice as police continue to investigate.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The people pictured on this national honor roll — and the people left out — help illustrate what this administration sees as the highlights of American history.
—
David A. Fahrenthold,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
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.
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Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The family of a 17-year-old honor roll student who was shot and killed in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood late last month has called for justice as police continue to investigate.
—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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“Honor roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20roll. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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