honorary
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She told the Las Vegas Review-Journal her proudest accomplishment was “making sure I got all my children through high school and college”—and she wound up being awarded several honorary degrees herself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Mehta, Salonen and Dudamel all hold honorary titles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
"This is beyond the Oscar," he said as he was given his honorary Palme d'Or.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
They’ve become fixtures at cultural events including fashion week and the Met Gala—Bezos was an honorary chair of this year’s edition—and appeared on talk shows.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
George Washington resigned from the militia with the honorary rank of brigadier general and returned home to Mount Vernon.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
Vocabulary lists containing honorary
Born a Crime
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Academy Awards, List 2
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The Darkest Minds
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