honorary
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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
Actor and Indianapolis native Brendan Fraser will be the honorary starter and wave the green flag.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
"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
Marian stayed on at Marianna for Marian Anderson received some fifty honorary degrees, beginning with her doctorate of music from Howard University in 1938.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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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