honorary

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An honorary doctorate is the highest honour UU can bestow and is awarded to inspirational people who have made an outstanding impact in their field.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Sarah Ferguson has had her honorary Freedom of the City of York stripped, in a further fall from grace for the former Duchess of York.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He was nominated for three other Oscars and received an honorary Oscar in 2002, which Streisand presented to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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

Receiving an honorary degree from Capitol College in Maryland.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson