valedictorian
noun
val·e·dic·to·ri·an
ˌva-lə-ˌdik-ˈtȯr-ē-ən 
: the student usually having the highest rank in a graduating class who delivers the valedictory address at the commencement exercises
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She was the valedictorian of her class in 1985.
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After becoming her high school's valedictorian, Piphus performed ventriloquism with the puppet George, a snarky 11-year-old boy, for her graduation.
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Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
According to a statement from her family, Keys graduated from Madeira High School in 2010 as valedictorian.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Bradford also graduated valedictorian of his high school.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
This obviously displeases Lorelai, but luckily, Rory has an emotional speech prepared as valedictorian that melts Lorelai’s heart.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
According to a statement from her family, Keys graduated from Madeira High School in 2010 as valedictorian.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Bradford also graduated valedictorian of his high school.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
This obviously displeases Lorelai, but luckily, Rory has an emotional speech prepared as valedictorian that melts Lorelai’s heart.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for valedictorian
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“Valedictorian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valedictorian. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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