honorary degree

noun

: a degree given by a college or university to someone who is not a student but who has done something important

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Recent Examples on the Web

The school celebrated four honorary degree recipients, including vocal teacher and performer Evelyn Harris, with each recipient expected to write and recite a speech. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 23 May 2025

Hale, 58, an honorary degree recipient at the university, offered $1,000 to each graduate in the class of 2025 at the school's commencement ceremony on May 16, per Boston.com. —Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025

Howard University On June 7, Howard University’s board of trustees unanimously voted to revoke the 2014 honorary degree conferred upon Diddy, who attended the school from 1987 to 1989. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025

Schwab suggested his childhood television friend receive the honorary degree. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025

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