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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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The honorary consul of Poland in Northern Ireland, Jerome Mullen, said he had never experienced such a tragedy in his 18 years in the job.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Last year, the Franklin Hills Residents Assn., whose block parties have featured Palermo pizzas for years, gave Fanara an honorary lifetime membership.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Glover, who won an honorary Academy Award in 2022 in recognition of his humanitarian work, is a prolific actor with an impressive range.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

A social media post by Mike Morrison, external, who lives across the road, has been viewed more than 9.5m times and he was adopted as an honorary member, external of the Tartan Army.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Afterward, in the Students’ Union, I was plied with questions, and I was made an honorary member of the Nigerian Muslim Students’ Society.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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