laureate
/ˈlɔriɪt/
noun
- A person who has been given a high honor or award for achievement in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
- She became a poet laureate and wrote poems for national celebrations.
- The university invited several laureates to speak at the graduation ceremony.
- The Nobel laureate gave a speech about climate change.
- A poet officially appointed to write poems for special occasions, especially in a country or royal court.
- The laureate read her new work at the opening of the library.
- Many countries have a national poet laureate who represents the literary community.
- The poet laureate composed a poem for the queen's birthday.
Synonyms
adjective
- Honored or crowned with a laurel wreath as a mark of achievement; highly distinguished.
- She was a laureate scientist, recognized for her groundbreaking research.
- The laureate author signed copies of her latest novel.
- The laureate poet received a standing ovation.