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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During his last Cannes appearance, Cruise also received an honorary Palme d’Or and gave a masterclass to attendees.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2022, Starr was given an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music, in Boston.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2012, legendary stuntman Hal Needham was presented with an honorary Oscar and was introduced by Quentin Tarantino at the Governors Awards.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
This year’s honorary starters The 2025 Masters will be kicked off Thursday morning when the honorary starter trio of Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit the ceremonial tee shot.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2022, Starr was given an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music, in Boston.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2012, legendary stuntman Hal Needham was presented with an honorary Oscar and was introduced by Quentin Tarantino at the Governors Awards.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
This year’s honorary starters The 2025 Masters will be kicked off Thursday morning when the honorary starter trio of Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit the ceremonial tee shot.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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