as in commemorative
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
an honorary plaque marking the site of the first public school in America
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Recent Examples of honorary
Then, the former president and first lady make their honorary departure, which has been done by helicopter (weather permitting) since Gerald Ford’s departure in 1977.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Trump is now an honorary crypto bro himself, as he and his sons pocket tens of millions selling memecoins, so Scaramucci risks crossing not just the White House but his own industry by speaking out.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 July 2025
However, the Academy celebrated Schifrin’s career with an honorary Oscar in 2019.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
He was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2018 at the Academy's Governors Awards Gala.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Trump is now an honorary crypto bro himself, as he and his sons pocket tens of millions selling memecoins, so Scaramucci risks crossing not just the White House but his own industry by speaking out.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 July 2025
However, the Academy celebrated Schifrin’s career with an honorary Oscar in 2019.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
He was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2018 at the Academy's Governors Awards Gala.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorary
Adjective
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Shouldn’t Kellogg’s have commemorative boxes of Special K cereal with Clayton Kershaw on the front ready for sale in Los Angeles?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Though the commemorative month ends tomorrow, Cornbread’s History in a Box is available to purchase for yourself or for a group of friends throughout the year.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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That was followed by a special memorial service held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the capital.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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When the bomber detonated his suicide belt, the explosion ripped through them, sending fragments of their bodies into the air—but their sacrifice saved the lives of many among the 300 worshippers attending the memorial service.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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