honorific
Example Sentences
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They chanted, “We are the soldiers of Seyyed Mojtaba,” using an honorific title, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The problem is that not everyone can be mother, and it takes a certain style of cinematic performance to earn such an honorific distinction.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
State media soon afterwards showed a projectile said to be launched at Israel bearing the slogan, "At Your Command, Sayyid Mojtaba", using an Islamic honorific.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
An old version of her online CV, seen by the BBC, refers to her with the "Dr" honorific and lists a PhD from the University of Liverpool in 1978 as among her qualifications.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
I’m so annoyed, I forget to use the proper honorific when addressing a teacher.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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