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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee] / ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
honorific
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Freud spoke to BBC Radio Suffolk on Monday, after she received an honorary doctorate for her work in film and broadcasting at the University of Suffolk on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

Since leaving office, he has served as the honorary chairman of Georgian Dream, the party he founded.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Army and served in the military police corps, receiving an honorary discharge in 1978.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

He shows no interest in the plate, instead turning away, briefly burying his face in his honorary uncle’s shoulder.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri


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