highest honors

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It won the Bancroft Prize, one of the history profession’s highest honors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Bess Wohl's play "Liberation," a look at second-wave feminism, and musical "Schmigadoon!" earned the top prizes on Sunday at the 79th Tony Awards, the highest honors in American theater.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2016, Mr. Weinstein was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, one of the country’s highest honors.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

I cannot imagine how intense it must be for the introverts whose work is being considered for their industries’ highest honors on a much, much larger stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024

Mary graduated in 1938 with highest honors from Phenix High School.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly