honoree
Example Sentences
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“I’ve known Lisa for nearly three decades and believe that she is beyond deserving of this incredible honor,” fellow statue honoree and Lakers great Magic Johnson said in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Stier, director of children’s services and an “I Love My Librarian Award” honoree, launched the Activating Community Voices program, which joins stakeholders together to address issues including food insecurity, homelessness and early childhood development.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Glass, a 2018 Kennedy Center honoree, composed his symphony partially based on Lincoln’s 1838 Lyceum address.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
The latest honoree on a Topps baseball card wouldn’t pass the Yankees’ once-stringent facial hair rules.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2025
To the first honoree, he announces, “Well, here’s your book. Looks rather bilge to me from a glance at the title page, but, such as it is, here you are.”
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
