honorary

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Record six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus, 86, will be joined by 90-year-old three-time champion Gary Player and two-time winner Tom Watson, 76, to hit ceremonial tee shots at 12:25 as honorary starters.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

Liza Minnelli, 79, is an actress, singer and dancer who won an Oscar for her role in the 1972 film “Cabaret” and has also received four Tonys, an Emmy and an honorary Grammy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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

Malcolm later joked that he should present Joycelyn with an honorary “X” for resisting the school authorities.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson