What is another word for valedictorian?

Pronunciation: [vˌalɪdɪktˈɔːɹi͡ən] (IPA)

Valedictorian, a term used to describe the top student in a graduating class, is a prestigious title that many students aspire to achieve. There are several synonyms for this word, including salutatorian, highest honors recipient, top graduate, and summa cum laude. Each of these terms describes a student who has excelled academically and earned recognition for their achievements. While the title may vary depending on the school or program, the common denominator is that each of these students has distinguished themselves through hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance throughout their academic careers. Ultimately, the synonyms for valedictorian represent some of the most accomplished and respected students in any given graduating class.

What are the hypernyms for Valedictorian?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    scholar, honor student, outstanding student, high school graduate, Academic Achiever.

What are the hyponyms for Valedictorian?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Valedictorian

Anne, as valedictorian, was only a trifle less warmly received, and her eyes grew misty as she remembered how she had come to Oakdale poor and unknown, and entirely without friends, until Grace had so nobly championed her cause.
"Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School or The Parting of the Ways"
Jessie Graham Flower
More so, for Sadie's wildest flights of fancy had never made her valedictorian of her class, yet that she certainly was.
"Ester Ried"
Pansy (aka. Isabella M. Alden)
It was commencement at Yale, and the crowd which filled the old Center church were listening breathlessly to the tide of eloquence poured forth by the young valedictorian.
"'Lena Rivers"
Mary J. Holmes

Famous quotes with Valedictorian

  • I was a very, very serious child... I was valedictorian of my kindergarten and eighth-grade class.
    Christine Lavin
  • It's about a young girl who will stop at nothing to be the valedictorian of her class. It's very dark and very wicked, but it's got a great part for a kid, and a great part for an older woman.
    Kevin Williamson

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