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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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Mark Twain said the honorary doctorate he was given by Oxford University in 1907 marked the healing of an old wound.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

National championship-winning Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti will drive the honorary pace car.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"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

“This,” he said, “is an honorary fire alarm key. May you be ever vigilant!”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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