Thesaurus results for HONORARY

honorary

adjective

ˈä-nə-ˌrer-ē

Definition of honorary

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 two were the honorary captains for home opener, a good reminder that this organization has a long history of drafting and developing talent. — Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 Trinidad and Tobago has honored the composer and performer with national awards, and in 1987 the University of the West Indies conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters on Francisco. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 President Joe Biden was the honorary chairman of the event in 2022, and President Barack Obama was honorary chairman in 2013 and 2009. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2026 Glover received his Bachelor of Science in general engineering from Cal Poly, which along with Brown University awarded him honorary Doctor of Science degrees. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for honorary

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On September 8, Wonder announced a commemorative 50th anniversary arena tour for Songs in the Key of Life, scheduled for October 13 through December 19.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
The intimate setting was matched by a number of thoughtful details throughout the evening, including complimentary BonBon candy, popcorn, and commemorative showbills personally signed by Perez for attendees.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

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After both sisters had abdicated planning the memorial, logistical matters—the casket and its transport, the readings, and, yes, the flowers—had fallen to the front desk volunteer of a church my grandmother no longer attended.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
At the recent memorial gathering, attendees watched Angels in the Outfield and remembered the angel who was their friend and loved one.

— Susan Young, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

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