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
After a nationwide contest with nearly 1,000 applicants via LinkedIn, three Chief Mom Officers were chosen for the honorary one-day title.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In addition, Meyers and Coppola assembled an impressive list of famous Paris personalities, patrons and artists for the honorary committee.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Fox was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 13th annual Governors Awards for his Parkinson's advocacy in November 2022 ahead of the 95th Academy Awards.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 3 July 2025
Then, the former president and first lady make their honorary departure, which has been done by helicopter (weather permitting) since Gerald Ford’s departure in 1977.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In addition, Meyers and Coppola assembled an impressive list of famous Paris personalities, patrons and artists for the honorary committee.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
Fox was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 13th annual Governors Awards for his Parkinson's advocacy in November 2022 ahead of the 95th Academy Awards.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 3 July 2025
Then, the former president and first lady make their honorary departure, which has been done by helicopter (weather permitting) since Gerald Ford’s departure in 1977.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honorary
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That commemorative bottle – and Trump’s Wednesday announcement – are just some of many examples that underscore the president’s newfound power in corporate America in his second term.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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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,
16 July 2025
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In the aftermath of Challenger’s loss, it has been estimated that more than ten million adult Americans attended memorial services for Challenger’s crew.—
Alice George,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Fittingly, the family on both sides decided to have a double memorial service on their anniversary.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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