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 Fashion's biggest night will be co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour, alongside honorary chair LeBron James. Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Great Pyramid of Giza Egypt The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence, getting honorary status in the new list. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025 At a University System Board of Regents meeting in February, Texas State officials approved an honorary doctor of letters degree to Sheridan for his work in the arts. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025 Daniel made national headlines when Trump acknowledged him during his joint address to Congress on March 4 and deemed him an honorary Secret Service agent. Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for honorary
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Adjective
  • Celebrating Cats Without Claws A commemorative edition of Cats Without Claws was recently issued, timed to celebrate the album’s fortieth anniversary.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The commemorative coins, which include gold and silver busts of Trump, emerged during the 2024 presidential campaign as one of several merchandising ventures Trump profited from -- a list that also included watches, sneakers, bibles and guitars.
    Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • His memorial service is set for Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Scores of world leaders attended the memorial service in St. Peter’s Square, from President Trump and former President Biden to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to French President Emmanuel Macron, among others.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2025

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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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