honorific

[on-uh-rif-ik] / ˌɒn əˈrɪf ɪk /

NOUN

title

Synonyms

STRONG

appellation appellative brand cognomen denomination designation epithet handle label moniker pseudonym sobriquet style tab tag term

WEAK

nom de plume nomen

Example Sentences

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Martinez scatters ceramic roses across the painting, a mordant honorific to past glory and current hopes.

From Los Angeles Times

The commander-in-chief gave himself one more honorific while gloating over the potential end of New York City's congestion pricing: king.

From Salon

But Thelma turned out to be a boy, so they opted for the honorific.

From Los Angeles Times

She lost her honorific “Her Royal Highness” title in 2002 so as to be allowed to start her own business.

From BBC

On the Zoom screen, his name is “Director Park,” using the title as an honorific, common in Korean culture.

From Los Angeles Times