in honor of
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: 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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Later in the evening, Lisa Kristofferson, who attended in honor of her late husband Kris Kristofferson, presented the Kris Kristofferson lifetime achievement award to this year’s honorees, Alabama’s Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen and Jeff Cook (who was honored posthumously).
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Done with the blessing of Major League Baseball, the collection spans apparel, accessories and equipment with artwork in honor of the World Series champs.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
It is named in honor of Otis, the renowned chonkster who was the recipient of the first-ever Fat Bear Week title and went on to win the crown again in 2016, 2017 and 2021.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
This year alone the energetic fashion designer wrapped her 101st runway show at New York Fashion Week, collaborated with everyone from State Bags to Pottery Barn to Airbnb Experiences, and will receive the CFDA’s Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert in November.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Done with the blessing of Major League Baseball, the collection spans apparel, accessories and equipment with artwork in honor of the World Series champs.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
It is named in honor of Otis, the renowned chonkster who was the recipient of the first-ever Fat Bear Week title and went on to win the crown again in 2016, 2017 and 2021.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
This year alone the energetic fashion designer wrapped her 101st runway show at New York Fashion Week, collaborated with everyone from State Bags to Pottery Barn to Airbnb Experiences, and will receive the CFDA’s Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert in November.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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