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
However, the singer did receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from New York University in 2022.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
And at the festival’s opening ceremony Wednesday night, Coppola took to the dais to champion his longtime friend, the German filmmaker Werner Herzog, recipient of the festival’s honorary Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Over the past two seasons, Swift has become an honorary member of the Chiefs’ organization.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Long criticized by pro-Palestinian groups, she was also attacked by Israeli right-wing media in July for her call for an end to the war in Gaza during an honorary award acceptance speech at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
And at the festival’s opening ceremony Wednesday night, Coppola took to the dais to champion his longtime friend, the German filmmaker Werner Herzog, recipient of the festival’s honorary Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Over the past two seasons, Swift has become an honorary member of the Chiefs’ organization.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Long criticized by pro-Palestinian groups, she was also attacked by Israeli right-wing media in July for her call for an end to the war in Gaza during an honorary award acceptance speech at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorary
Adjective
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Pirelli angle tires and a commemorative gift box set close out the list of extras.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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These commemorative items will go on sale closer to the festival and be available for purchase online and at the event.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In April 2025, a memorial service for the EGOT winner was held at New York City’s James Earl Jones Theatre, which had been renamed in his honor in 2022, per Deadline.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Duke of Sussex also made a private visit to his home country in the summer of 2024 to attend the memorial service for his uncle Lord Robert Fellowes.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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