honorary doctorate
noun
honorary doctorates
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pluralof honorary doctorate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Khan, who holds five honorary doctorates, passed on appearing in the 2008 film “Slumdog Millionaire,” forfeiting the game-show host role to Anil Kapoor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
Newman won some of Canada’s most illustrious literary awards, along with seven honorary doctorates, according to his HarperCollins profile.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
“Everyone needs nursing, and always will,” Mr. Jonas said in 2017 when he and his wife were awarded honorary doctorates by Frontier Nursing University in Kentucky.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2022
She has previously been made a CBE and OBE for services to media as well as receiving honorary doctorates from the University of Edinburgh and Canterbury Christ Church University.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2022
In addition to celebrating the year's graduates, the school, like many colleges, recognizes special people by awarding them with honorary doctorates.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
