honoree

American  

[on-uh-ree] / ˌɒn əˈri /

noun

1. a person who receives an honor, award, or special recognition.

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Usage

What is an honoree? An honoree is a person who receives some type of honor or award, often during a special event. To be honored is to be held in high respect by others. If you are an honoree, you are receiving recognition for something you’ve done that’s seen as exceptional or outstanding. At a graduation party held to celebrate your graduation from school, you would be the honoree. At a dinner held to celebrate a businessperson who donated a large sum of money to a charity, the businessperson is the honoree.  At award shows like the Academy Awards, people who receive the awards are the honorees. Honorees are any group of people who are being celebrated for their accomplishments or behavior.Example: At this time, I ask that tonight’s honorees please stand up.

Etymology

Origin of honoree

honor + -ee

Example Sentences

All 28 award categories, including the new podcasting award, will still feature six nominees, save for cinematic and box office achievement, which recognizes eight honorees.

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The relaxed nature of the show gives honorees room to roam with their speeches and also offers current Oscar contenders a chance to schmooze with voters.

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For now, here are our bets for who’s likely to show up in the Grammys’ Top 4 categories, with potential honorees listed in alphabetical order.

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There was no giant screen in the massive tent where a decadent dinner was being served in celebration of honorees artist Mary Corse and director Ryan Coogler.

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The win was announced Sunday, along with several other festival honorees.

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