honorary

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Then came a shift in 2016, when the Academy gave an honorary Oscar to Lynn Stalmaster, who cast hundreds of films and jump-started the careers of Dustin Hoffman, Jeff Bridges, John Travolta and Christopher Reeve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

If that’s the case, it feels like it’s time to give the great Fisk an honorary Oscar at the next Governors Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Lynch worked for Brunel University for 16 years until 2024, and is now honorary professor of English and creative writing at the institution.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

She is an honorary professor at Brunel University of London, which is among the prizes' sponsors.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The following morning they received honorary doctor of science degrees for their pioneering spirit.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson