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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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On Wednesday, the University of Cambridge said it had launched an investigation "following new information" about his "academic qualifications and honorary appointments".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Earlier, the university said it had launched an investigation "following new information" about Arday's "academic qualifications and honorary appointments".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Last year, the Franklin Hills Residents Assn., whose block parties have featured Palermo pizzas for years, gave Fanara an honorary lifetime membership.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Yaghi will head the AI Chemistry and Materials Research Institute at Tsinghua, where he was appointed an honorary professor in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

He shows no interest in the plate, instead turning away, briefly burying his face in his honorary uncle’s shoulder.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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