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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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"It is with pride and deep humility that I am delighted to join the circle of Honorary Palme d'Or winners, whose work has inspired me for so long," said the Broadway icon.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

"Surface freshwater, Stegodon and Homo floresiensis all decline at the same time, showing the compounding effects of ecological stress," UOW Honorary Fellow Dr. Gert van den Berg said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Stormzy has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship for his enormous cultural impact and philanthropic work.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Honorary mention: For another Swift track about the pitfalls of fame, try “The Lucky One,” off 2012’s “Red.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

“When this is all over, remind me to award you the Honorary Good Shepherd Badge.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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