honorary
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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
"This is beyond the Oscar," he said as he was given his honorary Palme d'Or.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Actor and Indianapolis native Brendan Fraser will be the honorary starter and wave the green flag.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
On Thursday evening, USC awarded Dudamel an honorary doctorate during its graduation ceremonies at the Coliseum, where Dudamel also gave the commencement speech.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Liyana said, “No one I go to school with is an Arab either. Did you know they made me an honorary Armenian citizen?”
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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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