honorary degree
noun
: a degree given by a college or university to someone who is not a student but who has done something important
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That year an honorary degree was conferred on Jacques Derrida, and when somebody described him as the exponent of deconstruction theory, Brown relates, Prince Philip was overheard muttering that his own family seemed to be deconstructing pretty well.
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Geoffrey Wheatcroft, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
In 2024, the Halloween star received an honorary degree from the American Film Institute and even deleted her account on X (formerly Twitter).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Vermont State University revealed ahead of its May 18 commencement at its Castleton campus that a feline named Max will be one of this year’s honorary degree recipients.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
The college said Robinson had completed her coursework and will receive a posthumous honorary degree in criminal justice studies during Sunday's commencement ceremony.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
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Geoffrey Wheatcroft, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
In 2024, the Halloween star received an honorary degree from the American Film Institute and even deleted her account on X (formerly Twitter).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Vermont State University revealed ahead of its May 18 commencement at its Castleton campus that a feline named Max will be one of this year’s honorary degree recipients.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
The college said Robinson had completed her coursework and will receive a posthumous honorary degree in criminal justice studies during Sunday's commencement ceremony.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
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“Honorary degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary%20degree. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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