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
The guest of honor Sunday was Scott, who stood in the road across Kavanaugh to serve as the event's honorary judge.
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
The company has opted to put content creators at the heart of its strategy, making the popular YouTuber Jesser its honorary commissioner, joined by a celebrity board, who will throw a wrench into the proceedings, while also participating in content.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Grayson Waller and The New Day Since splitting from his former tag team partner Austin Theory, Waller has aligned himself with The New Day as somewhat of an honorary member.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The three recipients of the museum’s honorary awards will also be recognized at the event.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
The company has opted to put content creators at the heart of its strategy, making the popular YouTuber Jesser its honorary commissioner, joined by a celebrity board, who will throw a wrench into the proceedings, while also participating in content.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Grayson Waller and The New Day Since splitting from his former tag team partner Austin Theory, Waller has aligned himself with The New Day as somewhat of an honorary member.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The three recipients of the museum’s honorary awards will also be recognized at the event.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorary
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The seven years following his death have seen a wake of commemorative projects including a 2019 posthumous album, a biography, a photo book, a new track released in May and the Avicii Experience museum in the artist’s hometown of Stockholm.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Enjoy pours from top wineries, gourmet bites and receive a commemorative glass.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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At Mariners’ Church, where the Fitzgerald memorial bells had rung out, Lightfoot was a quiet visitor through the decades, including drop-ins during his Detroit tour stops.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cupertino will have its 18th annual celebration at its veterans memorial, which was the first in the nation to honor Afghanistan war veterans.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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