honorary
adjective
hon·or·ary
ˈä-nə-ˌrer-ē 
1
a
: having or conferring distinction
an honorary engineering society
b
: commemorative
an honorary plaque
2
: dependent on honor or a keen sense of ethical conduct for fulfillment
an honorary obligation
honorary
noun
Examples of honorary in a Sentence
He was awarded an honorary degree.
He's an honorary member of the club.
He is the honorary president of the commission.
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Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Veteran stuntman Yakima Canutt also received an honorary Oscar in 1967.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Thursday’s official proceedings enlist Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson as honorary starters.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Cruise also received an honorary Palme d'Or at that year's ceremony.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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honorary
adjective
hon·or·ary
ˈän-ə-ˌrer-ē
1
: given or done as a sign of honor
an honorary degree
2
: voluntary entry 1 sense 1, unpaid
honorary president
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