valedictorian Definition
the student who has the highest grades in a graduating class and who gives a speech at graduation ceremonies.
Using valedictorian: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "valedictorian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was named valedictorian of her high school class.
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The valedictorian gave an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
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Being a valedictorian requires hard work and dedication.
valedictorian Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for valedictorian
- top student
- highest achiever
- distinguished graduate
Phrases with valedictorian
the student with the second-highest grades in a graduating class who also gives a speech at graduation ceremonies
Example
He was disappointed to be named salutatorian instead of valedictorian, but still gave a great speech.
the student with the highest grades in a specific graduating class
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She was proud to be named class valedictorian, and worked hard to achieve that honor.
the student with the highest grades in a specific graduating class at a college or university
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He was surprised and thrilled to be named college valedictorian, and gave a memorable speech at graduation.
Summary: valedictorian in Brief
'Valedictorian' [ˌvæl.ə.dɪkˈtɔːr.i.ən] refers to the student with the highest grades in a graduating class, who gives a speech at graduation ceremonies. It is a prestigious honor that requires hard work and dedication. 'Salutatorian' is the student with the second-highest grades who also gives a speech. 'Class valedictorian' and 'college valedictorian' refer to the student with the highest grades in a specific graduating class.
