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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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Mark Twain said the honorary doctorate he was given by Oxford University in 1907 marked the healing of an old wound.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Actor and Indianapolis native Brendan Fraser will be the honorary starter and wave the green flag.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

“He’s an honorary Mexican because he’s so popular in Mexico.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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