Synonyms of honoree

honoree

noun

as in awardee

Related Words

• awardee
• inductee
• incumbent
• officeholder
• dropout
• noncandidate

Dissimilar Words

• candidate
• applicant
• prospect
• expectant
• contender
• favorite
• aspirant
• hopeful
• entry
• seeker
• competitor
• campaigner
• entrant
• contestant
• qualifier
• applier
• spoiler
• stalking horse
• dark horse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of honoree

Advertisement Their collection contains nearly a hundred pieces by around 40 artists from the Black diaspora, including fellow honoree Sherald. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

During the reception, honoree and conceptual artist Thomas reflected on the journey to receiving such a distinction and the many people who have guided him. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

The Washington alumnus was a two-time second-team All-Defensive honoree with the Philadelphia 76ers. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Tana contacted Scott’s longtime rep, Lindy King of United Agents (her Oscar-winning clients include Olivia Colman and most recent honoree, Jessie Buckley). — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

In Brittle Magic, Newbery honoree Kate O’Shaughnessy introduces us to a young girl in a similar predicament. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Adding an extra layer of star power to the recognition, TIME paired each honoree with a guest contributor to write about their work and influence. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Additional guests expected at the event include presenter and onetime honoree Dina LaPolt, Friendly House board president and presenter Zan Eisley, Friendly House executive director Christina Simos and more than 450 others. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Hinton was a community and family man, the former president of the NAACP Cincinnati Branch, a Great Living Cincinnati honoree, a veteran, a UC professor, department head, and vice provost. — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026