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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
Synonyms


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Oxford University will award an honorary degree to President Steinmeier, on a trip where he will learn about medical research at the university.

From BBC

In 2019, Douglas joined her for an event where Zeta-Jones was given the honorary freedom of the City and County of Swansea.

From BBC

These honorary Oscars, once part of the televised Academy Awards, were spun off into their own event in 2009.

From Los Angeles Times

This time, citing his “unsubstantiated and reckless personal opinions,” the laboratory rescinded the honorary titles it had bestowed, chancellor emeritus and honorary trustee.

From Los Angeles Times

He repeated his views on the link between race and intelligence in a 2019 documentary, after which the scientific community revoked his remaining honorary positions.

From BBC