in honor of
phrase
: 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 restaurant is hosting a community event in honor of Montecino-Navarro on Thursday, July 2, where a portion of the proceeds will go to his family.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Amid news of his death, the official Instagram page for Flackstock, a festival created in honor of Caroline Flack, paid tribute to Paul Flack.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Well Brody saw something when crafting his latest creation — Cane's Anthem, an original mural commissioned in honor of the third anniversary of fast food chain Raising Cane's opening its global flagship in Times Square.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is lowering adoption fees for pets throughout July in an effort to find 250 furry friends new homes in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Amid news of his death, the official Instagram page for Flackstock, a festival created in honor of Caroline Flack, paid tribute to Paul Flack.
—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Well Brody saw something when crafting his latest creation — Cane's Anthem, an original mural commissioned in honor of the third anniversary of fast food chain Raising Cane's opening its global flagship in Times Square.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is lowering adoption fees for pets throughout July in an effort to find 250 furry friends new homes in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday.
—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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