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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Jones, along with Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, was an honorary co-chair for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Reading Day to help continue the initiative’s impact on children in North Texas.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Some Democrats applauded at certain points, such as when 13-year-old DJ Daniel was named an honorary Secret Service agent.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025
Daniel was appointed honorary Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Trump makes 13-year old with brain cancer an honorary Secret Service agent
In a heartwarming moment, Trump introduced 13-year-old DJ Daniel, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 and given only five months to live.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Some Democrats applauded at certain points, such as when 13-year-old DJ Daniel was named an honorary Secret Service agent.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025
Daniel was appointed honorary Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Trump makes 13-year old with brain cancer an honorary Secret Service agent
In a heartwarming moment, Trump introduced 13-year-old DJ Daniel, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 and given only five months to live.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Honorary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary. Accessed 25 Mar. 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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