honorary
Example Sentences
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On Thursday evening, USC awarded Dudamel an honorary doctorate during its graduation ceremonies at the Coliseum, where Dudamel also gave the commencement speech.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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
"I just can't believe it. This is beyond the Oscar, really," he said as he accepted the honorary Palme d'Or.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
“Because of the circumstances, maybe there might be a special degree, an honorary degree.”
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
Vocabulary lists containing honorary
Born a Crime
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Academy Awards, List 2
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The Darkest Minds
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