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
Outside of cinema, Liv Ullmann is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, co-founder and honorary chair of the Women’s Refugee Commission and a dedicated supporter of other charitable organisations.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Last Wednesday, it was announced that Dolly would be absent from the November Governors Awards ceremony, where she is set to receive an honorary Oscar known as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Oxford conferred an honorary doctorate on Franklin in 1762 for his electrical discoveries.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Robinson, who was named an honorary fourth captain for the game, produced three tackles (two for loss) and a 10-yard sack on the afternoon.
—Mike Kaye
october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Last Wednesday, it was announced that Dolly would be absent from the November Governors Awards ceremony, where she is set to receive an honorary Oscar known as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Oxford conferred an honorary doctorate on Franklin in 1762 for his electrical discoveries.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Robinson, who was named an honorary fourth captain for the game, produced three tackles (two for loss) and a 10-yard sack on the afternoon.
—Mike Kaye
october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorary
Adjective
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In addition, the company will create a commemorative collection of apparel and accessories for men, women and children.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Staff will also wear commemorative shirts to mark the big birthday.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lebda was a practicing Christian, and his faith was woven throughout the memorial service.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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The family is planning a private gathering for family and close friends but no public memorial service is planned.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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