in honor of
idiom
: as a way to show respect and admiration for (someone)
They're having a dinner in honor of the new coach.
The building was named in honor of the city's founder.
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The pair confirmed the relationship after Ella posted a series of sweet snaps in honor of Fry’s 21st birthday in August 2022.
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Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Marine scientist Pelayo Salinas de León and his team named Genie in honor of the late marine biologist Eugenie Clark.
—Michael Levitt, NPR, 31 May 2024
The commission made a recommendation for reparations and a memorial in honor of the victims of the massacre.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 31 May 2024
For Public Works Week, Dunkin’ hosted a special surprise in honor of the FCC Environmental sanitation workers that work along with Loubet every day.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Marine scientist Pelayo Salinas de León and his team named Genie in honor of the late marine biologist Eugenie Clark.
—Michael Levitt, NPR, 31 May 2024
The commission made a recommendation for reparations and a memorial in honor of the victims of the massacre.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 31 May 2024
For Public Works Week, Dunkin’ hosted a special surprise in honor of the FCC Environmental sanitation workers that work along with Loubet every day.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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