Cryptic crossword clue
Honours bestowed with unseemly oiliness 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LIONISES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does LIONISES mean?

LIONISES verb
  1. To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
  2. To visit famous places in order to revere them.
  3. To behave as a lion.

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