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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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"This is beyond the Oscar," he said as he was given his honorary Palme d'Or.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

They’ve become fixtures at cultural events including fashion week and the Met Gala—Bezos was an honorary chair of this year’s edition—and appeared on talk shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

On May 23, Barbra Streisand, 84, will receive an honorary Palme d’Or — the latest accolade for the singer, actor, director and producer, who first received major awards attention six decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Financial expert Martin Lewis was also given an honorary prize, the Special Award.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“Because of the circumstances, maybe there might be a special degree, an honorary degree.”

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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