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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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Their marriage followed a rare public appearance together at the César Awards in Paris in February, when Carrey accepted an honorary award and offered a sweet tribute to his partner from the stage.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Anthony Fauci and Francis Collins collected awards and honorary degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Comedian, actor and presenter Ed Byrne, who has been on television for three decades, will also receive an honorary doctorate.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Felicity Finch, who plays former Harper Adams student Ruth Archer on the BBC's The Archers programme, will receive an honorary doctorate.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

So,Jeffrey, we hereby proclaim you to be an honorary member of the band.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick


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