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honoree

[on-uh-ree] / ˌɒn əˈri /
NOUN
guest of honor
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Stier, director of children’s services and an “I Love My Librarian Award” honoree, launched the Activating Community Voices program, which joins stakeholders together to address issues including food insecurity, homelessness and early childhood development.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

Attendees took videos of him swaying beside the night’s honoree, a 15-year-old girl in a crown and glittering ivory ball gown celebrating her quinceañera.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

This year’s honoree is “Encanto” Oscar-winning producer Yvett Merino.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

The latest honoree on a Topps baseball card wouldn’t pass the Yankees’ once-stringent facial hair rules.

From Slate Aug. 29, 2025

In his acceptance remarks, the honoree alluded to his treasured principle of interdisciplinary collaboration.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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