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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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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

Past recipients of an honorary Palme d'Or include US actors Harrison Ford and Denzel Washington, as well as legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli.

From Barron's • 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

She is an honorary professor at Brunel University of London, which is among the prizes' sponsors.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“Because of the circumstances, maybe there might be a special degree, an honorary degree.”

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson