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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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"I am delighted to welcome our honorary graduates into the University of Glasgow community at such a significant milestone, and to celebrate them alongside our graduating students."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The motion to remove Mountbatten-Windsor's honorary Freedom three years ago was carried unanimously at a full council meeting.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

If that’s the case, it feels like it’s time to give the great Fisk an honorary Oscar at the next Governors Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Past recipients of an honorary Palme d'Or include US actors Harrison Ford and Denzel Washington, as well as legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Although he adored the title “colonel,” it was only an honorary one, granted by the governor of Illinois.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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