emeritus
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The research was led by Hiroyuki Mizoguchi, associate professor, and Kiyofumi Yamada, professor emeritus, at Nagoya University's Graduate School of Medicine.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
John Preston, an emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Essex, said "there is a case to answer here".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Wood retired as CEO in 2004 and remained chairman of Wawa’s board until 2020, when he became chairman emeritus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Bonds in 2022 suffered their worst bear market since 1793, according to the database maintained by Edward McQuarrie, an emeritus professor at Santa Clara University.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The encyclopedia's honorary chair is Edward Wilson, professor emeritus at Harvard University, who, in an essay dated 2002, was the first to express the wish for such an encyclopedia.
From The eBook is 40 (1971-2011) by Lebert, Marie
Since 2004, the Ballards, both professors emeriti of pediatrics at UC San Francisco, have been piecing together ways to restore the creek, one small project at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
The five additional honorary Cardinals — Archbishops and bishops emeriti, who are over the age of 80 and therefore unable to vote in papal elections — are:
From Time ● Jan. 4, 2015
On the subject of papal retirement, Pope Francis said his immediate predecessor, Pope Benedict, had “opened a door, the door of pope emeriti; only God knows if there will be others.”
From New York Times ● May 27, 2014
She served on the advisory board of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and was also a director emeriti of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.
From Reuters ● Sep. 17, 2011
Baseball's commissioner loves to kid Milwaukee reporters about their perceived infatuation with the , but he long has been on the Packers' board, currently listed as a director emeriti on the team's masthead.
From Chicago Tribune ● Feb. 5, 2011
Vocabulary lists containing emeritus
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Face Facts: The Science of Facial Expressions" and "Silent Language"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Fault in Our Stars
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!