Honor and Ribbon

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Honor noun - Something given in recognition of achievement.

Usage example: has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

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Ribbon and honor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ribbon" instead a noun "Honor".

Nearby Words: honour, honorable, honored, honoured, honorably

Ribbon noun - An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.

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Honor and ribbon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Honor" instead a noun "Ribbon".

Nearby Words: ribboned, ribboning

Despite being awarded the Medal of Honor, Steve never wears the appropriate ribbon.

Source: Film / Captain America: The First Avenger
Despite being awarded the Medal of Honor, Steve never wears the appropriate ribbon - possibly justified, since the USO arranged his exemption from the usual regulations regarding his uniform.

Source: Artistic License Military

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