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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This landmark event celebrated the incredible talent shaping Arabic music, honoring artists who dominated Billboard Arabia’s charts throughout the year, alongside several honorary awards, including Icon of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and the Cultural Impact Award.
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Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
As an honorary chair of the Republican president-elect’s transition team, Trump Jr. is part of a core group of people deciding who will fill top jobs in the next White House, and his imprint is clear.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The co-chairs are Colman Domingo, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Wintour (who’s held the position since 1995) alongside honorary chair LeBron James.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Neil Bush, the third son of President Bush, is the founder and chairman of the board of directors, and Carla Hills, the U.S. Trade Representative under Bush, is the honorary chair.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
As an honorary chair of the Republican president-elect’s transition team, Trump Jr. is part of a core group of people deciding who will fill top jobs in the next White House, and his imprint is clear.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The co-chairs are Colman Domingo, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Wintour (who’s held the position since 1995) alongside honorary chair LeBron James.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Neil Bush, the third son of President Bush, is the founder and chairman of the board of directors, and Carla Hills, the U.S. Trade Representative under Bush, is the honorary chair.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honorary. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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