laureate

Definition

  • noun: someone who has won an important prize or honor for achievement in an art or science
  • noun: the recipient of honor or recognition for achievement in an art or science
  • verb: to crown with or as if with a 'laurel' wreath for excellence or achievement
  • synonyms: crowned, distinguished, honourable

Examples

  • a Nobel 'laureate'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mr. President, Dr. King. Mr. President. Dr. King. Well, I'll tell you. I'm a tall son-of-a-bitch, but this close to the new Nobel laureate and with all those other trinkets you've been collecting lately, I feel tits-high to a puppy dog. Well, thank you, Mr. President. Mr. White. (..)
    2014 Selma