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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Per The Telegraph, interested parties can expect to pay roughly $6,735 to get married midweek at The King’s Hall, named in honor of Charles; the price will rise to $11,450 to get married on the weekends, not including catering.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
In a pre-recorded video released in November 2021, Blue Ivy (then age 9) joined mom Beyoncé and other celebrities in reciting some of her rapper dad's famous lyrics in honor of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil Tuesday night that the family hosted in honor of the brothers.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The agency releases its annual top baby names list in May in honor of Mother’s Day.
—Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
In a pre-recorded video released in November 2021, Blue Ivy (then age 9) joined mom Beyoncé and other celebrities in reciting some of her rapper dad's famous lyrics in honor of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil Tuesday night that the family hosted in honor of the brothers.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The agency releases its annual top baby names list in May in honor of Mother’s Day.
—Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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