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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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There, he is regarded as an honorary “Bestie” by the hosts, who include Sacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Within the last four years, some Police Foundation members received realistic-looking honorary badges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

In 1893, Ida Wells-Barnett launched the first black women’s club in Chicago, recruiting an aging Mary Richardson Jones to join as honorary chairperson.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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