Sentence examples for special honours from inspiring English sources

In his spare time, he studied for a special honours degree at London University.

Great Roman commanders, like Hellenistic rulers, had altars, festivals, and special honours voted to them by Greek cities from the start of the 2nd century bc.

Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel picked up three awards, including Best Comedy, and Kevin Costner, Ron Howard and Jessica Chastain all received special honours on the night.

Grameen's website lists 60 awards, 27 honorary degrees, and 15 other "special honours" previously received by Mr Yunus directly, and seven received by Grameen.

His debt to Athens was amply paid in a famous tribute (fragment 76) that the Athenians never tired of citing, one that earned the poet special honours in that city (and, according to ancient tradition, a fine at Thebes).

Another contender for special honours is Danny Murphy, who played in the second, third and fourth tiers with Crewe Alexandra, and the top flight with Liverpool, Charlton, Spurs and Fulham.

It doesn't feel like it deserves any special honour".

"I have the special honour of being the guy who Michelle Obama brought with her to the ball," Mr Obama said.

Usually, however, it is evident that the Evangelists, like Paul, meant some special honour by the name.

He had been chosen by his peers, all winners of the Cannes best director wward, as the living film maker most deserving of this special honour.

Abbott announced on Tuesday the Queen had amended the letters patent constituting the Order of Australia to allow the special honour of knights and dames, on his recommendation.