honoree

Example Sentences

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Attendees took videos of him swaying beside the night’s honoree, a 15-year-old girl in a crown and glittering ivory ball gown celebrating her quinceañera.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He was a finalist for an Online Journalism Award for his coverage of Simone Biles, and his co-produced series on topical political issues was a Webby Award honoree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

This year’s honoree is “Encanto” Oscar-winning producer Yvett Merino.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The latest honoree on a Topps baseball card wouldn’t pass the Yankees’ once-stringent facial hair rules.

From Slate • Aug. 29, 2025

In lieu of cake and gifts, we would pool our food and present an extra slice of bread or cup of coffee to the birthday honoree.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela