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honoree

[on-uh-ree] / ˌɒn əˈri /
NOUN
guest of honor
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He was a finalist for an Online Journalism Award for his coverage of Simone Biles, and his co-produced series on topical political issues was a Webby Award honoree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Glass, a 2018 Kennedy Center honoree, composed his symphony partially based on Lincoln’s 1838 Lyceum address.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

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

From Slate • Aug. 29, 2025

But when the former Washington State star returned to practice last month, she quickly reminded teammates of what a three-time All-Pac-12 honoree can still bring on the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2025

In lieu of cake and gifts, we would pool our food and present an extra slice of bread or cup of coffee to the birthday honoree.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela