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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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Cary Elwes may not have been born in Los Angeles, but it’s probably fair to consider the native Brit an honorary Angeleno.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

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

"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

On May 23, Barbra Streisand, 84, will receive an honorary Palme d’Or — the latest accolade for the singer, actor, director and producer, who first received major awards attention six decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The prince of Kuwait attended the race and celebrated him at an honorary dinner in Naples.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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