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Noun: honoree  ,ó-nu'ree
Usage: US (elsewhere: honouree)
  1. A recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments
    "The scientist was the honoree at the awards ceremony for her groundbreaking research";
    - honouree [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: honorees

Type of: receiver, recipient