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
Melania Trump is the honorary chairwoman of the Kennedy Center, a title that previous first ladies also have held.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The Prince of Wales and members of the royal family frequented the city of Homberg, Germany for its spas and King Edward VII was the first honorary member of the golf club.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Fraser will also serve as TIFF honorary chair for the 2025 Tribute Awards.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Sure, she was named an honorary chair of the center, as were Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
—Christine Ledbetter, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The Prince of Wales and members of the royal family frequented the city of Homberg, Germany for its spas and King Edward VII was the first honorary member of the golf club.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Fraser will also serve as TIFF honorary chair for the 2025 Tribute Awards.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Sure, she was named an honorary chair of the center, as were Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
—Christine Ledbetter, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorary
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The first 1,200 preregistered participants will receive a commemorative giveaway item featuring the 40th anniversary International Coastal Cleanup Logo, designed by the Ocean Conservancy.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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At times, the stores can feel like part grocery store, part shopping mall, as guests rush to buy commemorative mugs, T-shirts and keychains, all while trying to place a food order.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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Montana funeral provider Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services paid tribute to Blackstock, who died on Aug. 7 at age 48 following a battle with skin cancer, in an obituary shared ahead of Blackstock's Aug. 17 memorial service.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Monday morning of Elijah Ming’s memorial service started out gloomy and grey.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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