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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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"The ecosystem around Liang Bua became dramatically drier around the time Homo floresiensis vanished," said UOW Honorary Professor Dr. Mike Gagan, the lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Swinton was herself last year awarded its prestigious Honorary Golden Bear award.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Honorary mention: For another Swift track about the pitfalls of fame, try “The Lucky One,” off 2012’s “Red.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Judge Altham, the Honorary Recorder of Preston, told the court Burba's decision to drive had not been impulsive.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

“When this is all over, remind me to award you the Honorary Good Shepherd Badge.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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