laureate

1. Someone honored for great achievements;
   Figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath (synset 110268708)
   is a type of: honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments
   subtypes:

   • nobel laureate, nobelist - winner of a Nobel prize
   • poet laureate - the poet officially appointed to the royal household in Great Britain

1. Worthy of the greatest honor or distinction (synset 301229682)
   "The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag"
   similar to: honorable, honourable - worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

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