honorary
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She told the Las Vegas Review-Journal her proudest accomplishment was “making sure I got all my children through high school and college”—and she wound up being awarded several honorary degrees herself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A native of Oxford, England, Harding’s trip marked the start of his transition to becoming an honorary Angeleno.
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
I remembered he was an honorary member of the council, but I’d never thought about it much.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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Born a Crime
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