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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This time around, there are no plans for Dylan to appear at any event commemorating the honorary degree from Berklee.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
So, two years ago, I was given an honorary degree from LAMDA.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The university now hosts an annual conference on African American studies named in Allen’s honor, and last year, awarded her an honorary degree for her community contributions.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Arnn announced that Hillsdale College will be awarding an honorary degree to Charlie and Erika Kirk.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
So, two years ago, I was given an honorary degree from LAMDA.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The university now hosts an annual conference on African American studies named in Allen’s honor, and last year, awarded her an honorary degree for her community contributions.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Arnn announced that Hillsdale College will be awarding an honorary degree to Charlie and Erika Kirk.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Honorary degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary%20degree. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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